US president Donald Trump is preparing a £15billion bid for a new territory as he moves on from his plans to buy Greenland - but is likely to face stiff opposition

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly presented Trump with option to buy islands housing Diego Garcia base

Trump is reportedly exploring plans to purchase the Chagos Islands if Keir Starmer's plan to transfer sovereignty to Mauritius falls through.

Potential proposal would secure control of Diego Garcia base amid stalled UK plans to cede sovereignty of territory

The US president Donald Trump is considering a plan to buy the Chagos Islands from Mauritius amid stalled plans from the UK to cede sovereignty of the territory, the Telegraph…

US officials are believed to have drawn up a proposal to bypass the UK and make their own deal to take control of Diego Garcia, according to reports.

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US president Donald Trump is preparing a £15billion bid for a new territory as he moves on from his plans to buy Greenland - but is likely to face stiff opposition

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump has been warned that…