US EditionWho owns Greenland? Why Trump thinks he can buy the island and how Canada fits in
- Donald Trump declared that U.S. control of Greenland is crucial for American interests, stating ownership of the island is 'absolutely necessary' for the United States.
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland's Prime Minister Møte Egede affirmed that Greenland is not for sale.
- Trump threatened military action to secure Greenland, but mentioned he would use 'economic force' on Canada.
- China's growing presence in Greenland is a concern for the U.S., as Trump believes buying Greenland can prevent China's dominance in technology and rare materials.
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Donald Trump will take office as US President on January 20. He won the 2024 election with a program aimed primarily at solving domestic American problems — illegal immigration, rising prices — and flavored with promises to quickly end the Russian-Ukrainian war. But in recent weeks, the Republican has shifted his focus to completely different — very ambitious and largely populist — initiatives. They are all expansionist: Trump seems to be seriou…
As Trump Plans Buyout, Question Is - Who Does Greenland Really Belong To?
Historically, Greenland has been a part of several countries. Though early settlers reached the island many centuries ago, it was only in the last few centuries that claims were made over the territory. When Denmark and Norway were one country known as the Dano-Norwegian Realm (Det dansk-norske rige), explorers and settlers from the country sailed to Greenland, then known as Kalaallit Nunaat, and claimed sovereignty over the territory. When Den…
Donald Trump will take office on January 20, the day of his inauguration in Washington. The 45th President of the United States will then become the 47th tenant of the White House. However, the
In the past, the Americans bought Alaska and the Danish colony. Greenland is now referred to by Trump as a strategic island for the United States.
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