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Trump Administration Pursues Cost Analysis for Greenland Acquisition

The White House considers offering Greenland a financial package surpassing Denmark's subsidies as leaders in Greenland and Denmark reaffirm their rejection of U.S. overtures.

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen leaves after a summit for "coalition of the willing" at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, on March 27, 2025.
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance tour the U.S. military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on March 28, 2025.
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Overview

  • The Trump administration is conducting a cost analysis to determine the feasibility of acquiring Greenland, including the financial implications of maintaining the territory and its services.
  • Officials are exploring offering Greenland a financial deal significantly exceeding Denmark's $600 million annual subsidy to the island.
  • President Trump has emphasized Greenland's strategic importance for U.S. national security and its rich natural resources, while not ruling out military action as a potential option.
  • Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has reiterated the island's commitment to self-determination, firmly rejecting the idea of U.S. acquisition.
  • Diplomatic tensions have heightened, with Vice President JD Vance recently criticizing Denmark for underinvesting in Greenland, drawing rebukes from Danish officials.