Trump's Greenland Obsession: Billions in Minerals Fuel 'Property Deal' Ambition

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News18•16-01-2026, 21:59
Trump's Greenland Obsession: Billions in Minerals Fuel 'Property Deal' Ambition
- •Greenland, the world's largest island, holds trillions of dollars worth of minerals, oil, and gas reserves, including uranium and rare earth metals.
- •As global warming melts ice, these hidden reserves are becoming more accessible, fueling international interest.
- •Donald Trump's long-standing desire to buy Greenland, first expressed in 2019, was rejected by Denmark as a 'crude joke'.
- •Trump aims to prevent China or Russia from controlling the strategically important island and its resources, viewing it as a massive 'property deal'.
- •Despite Denmark and Greenland's firm stance that the island is 'not for sale', international pressure is mounting, and native inhabitants fear cultural and environmental destruction from an American takeover.
Why It Matters: Trump's persistent interest in Greenland is driven by its vast mineral wealth and strategic importance.
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