Why does Trump want Greenland to be part of the U.S.?

What’s Happening

Okay so Greenland is 836,000 square miles of largely frozen ground northeast of Canada.

So why does President Trump say it “should be part of the United States”? World Why does Trump want Greenland to be part of the U. (we’re not making this up)

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Why This Matters

President Trump has made it clear that he thinks the U. Needs control of the island to ensure the security of America and its NATO allies, a point those allies and Greenland vehemently disagree on. The president now says the “framework” for a deal is in the works.

World leaders are expected to respond to this situation soon.

Key Takeaways

• Needs the semi-autonomous Danish territory, and why NATO allies and Greenland say the U.
• Could achieve its aims without a takeover.
• Greenland’s strategic location Greenland is located strategically between the U.
• Climate change means new shipping routes will open up through the Arctic.

The Bottom Line

Map of the Arctic and Northern Hemisphere highlighting Greenland, the United States and Denmark. AFP/ Greenland is also the location of the northernmost U.

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