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White House Mulls Buying Chagos Islands to Counter China

6/12/2026

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The White House is evaluating a purchase of the Chagos Islands to counter China’s naval growth.
President Donald Trump’s administration is holding regular high-level talks with Britain to preserve the Diego Garcia base.
Britain agreed last year to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos archipelago, including Diego Garcia, to Mauritius while permitting continued United States (U.S.) and United Kingdom (U.K.) use.

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The White House is evaluating a purchase of the Chagos Islands to counter China’s naval growth.
President Donald Trump’s administration is holding regular high-level talks with Britain to preserve the Diego Garcia base.
Britain agreed last year to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos archipelago, including Diego Garcia, to Mauritius while permitting continued United States (U.S.) and United Kingdom (U.K.) use.