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US needs Greenland for security and 'we will worry about it in two months,' says Trump
US President Donald Trump's interest in Greenland underscores its strategic Arctic value as Denmark works to strengthen ties with the island and the US. - REUTERS/Filepic
US President Donald Trump reasserted on Sunday (January 4) that the United States needs Greenland for its national security and added that he would return to the topic in two months.
AI Brief
Trump has advocated for Greenland to become part of the United States.
Greenland, a former Danish colony with a population of about 57,000, has the right to declare independence under a 2009 agreement but remains heavily reliant on fishing and Danish subsidies.
Its strategic position between Europe and North America makes it a key site for the U.S. ballistic missile defence system, while its mineral wealth has heightened U.S. interest in reducing reliance on Chinese exports.
Denmark has sought to repair strained ties with Greenland over the past year, while also trying to ease tensions with the Trump administration by investing in Arctic defence.
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- Trump has promoted the idea of Greenland joining the United States, drawing attention to its strategic Arctic location and mineral resources.
- Greenland can pursue independence but depends heavily on fishing and Danish financial support under its 2009 self-rule agreement.
- Denmark is repairing relations with Greenland and easing tensions with Washington by increasing investment in Arctic defence.
Trump has advocated for Greenland to become part of the United States.
Greenland, a former Danish colony with a population of about 57,000, has the right to declare independence under a 2009 agreement but remains heavily reliant on fishing and Danish subsidies.
Its strategic position between Europe and North America makes it a key site for the U.S. ballistic missile defence system, while its mineral wealth has heightened U.S. interest in reducing reliance on Chinese exports.
Denmark has sought to repair strained ties with Greenland over the past year, while also trying to ease tensions with the Trump administration by investing in Arctic defence.
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