All of a sudden, everyone is discussing Greenland. Normally, Greenland is overlooked by many, but Donald Trump appears very serious about acquiring it. If Greenland were to become the 51st state, it would have a significant number of U. S. Senators, impacting the balance of power in Congress. Questions arise about how Greenland would vote in U. S. presidential elections and why its citizens would want to be like Puerto Rico. Trump’s interest seems to stem from Greenland's natural resources, particularly oil. According to reports, Greenland is believed to hold some of the world’s largest remaining oil resources, with up to 110 billion barrels possibly in its waters.
Additionally, China is interested in Greenland's rare-earth elements. A notable site, Kvanefjeld, reportedly has one of the largest undeveloped deposits of these elements outside of China. Rare-earth elements are essential in various modern technologies, like smartphones and electric cars. An Australian company, Greenland Minerals Limited, predicts that the mining project could generate around $240 million in taxes for Greenland over its lifetime. This raises questions about whether the U. S. or China will benefit from these resources.
Moreover, Greenland is home to Thule Air Base, a crucial U. S. military site for monitoring missile threats. Losing access to this base would significantly hamper U. S. military strategy in the Arctic. Given these strategic factors, Trump has decided that the U. S. should assert control over Greenland, even threatening Denmark with high tariffs if it resists.
Trump has not ruled out using military force to achieve this goal, although such action would shock the international community. If Greenland were to move toward U. S. control, it should follow diplomatic channels, possibly starting with Trump Jr. 's recent visit there. Ultimately, Greenland's future lies in the hands of its people, who have historically been under Danish control and may soon hold a referendum on independence.
The Prime Minister of Greenland has stated that the territory is "not for sale," emphasizing their desire for freedom. Greenland was once a Danish colony and achieved home rule in 1979 and self-governance in 2009. It is uncertain if Greenland would exchange its autonomy for U. S. statehood in light of their ongoing quest for independence. The U. S. has previously shown interest in Greenland, but it may not become a part of the U. S. anytime soon, given other pressing issues facing the nation.
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