**US policy on Somaliland recognition has remained unchanged under the Trump administration despite recent diplomatic outreach.** Somaliland’s president visited Washington in mid-September 2026, meeting officials and lawmakers while offering expanded military access, port cooperation, and symbolic gestures such as renaming Berbera airport. Israel’s December 2025 recognition provided momentum and precedent, yet the White House has repeatedly stated there has been “no change” in its position recognizing Somali sovereignty and territorial integrity. Somalia continues as a key counterterrorism partner against al-Shabaab, and broader regional opposition plus concerns over border stability have outweighed strategic arguments tied to Red Sea security. With only three months remaining before 2027 and no confirmed meetings or policy shifts at the presidential or cabinet level, traders assign low odds to formal recognition occurring in the narrow window. Congressional resolutions and individual Republican support have not translated into executive action.