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Trump’s Flip-Flops on Chagos Prompt Spending Cuts

Filed: Mar 17, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
Summary: Mauritius curbs spending after UK’s treaty decision on Chagos Islands without US support.
WHO: Mauritius
WHAT: Controlling spending due to fiscal impact from UK treaty decision
WHEN: Mar 17, 2026 at 6:59 AM ET
WHERE: Mauritius
WHY: To offset fiscal impact of UK not implementing treaty
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