Overview

• Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to purchase Greenland, citing its strategic Arctic position and rare earth mineral wealth, and has not ruled out military action.
• Greenland’s leaders have uniformly rejected U.S. acquisition offers and continue to prefer remaining under Danish rule rather than moving toward independence or American control.
• European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, have condemned the proposals as violations of Denmark’s sovereignty.
• Denmark plans to invest in ports and other multipurpose infrastructure in Greenland that can serve defense, tourism, and resource-extraction needs.
• Greenland’s Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt is pursuing deeper ties with the European Union to advance critical mineral projects and diversify international partnerships.