Múte Egede, Greenland’s prime minister, said his country would pursue closer defense and business ties to U.S.

While Trump has cited “national security” reasons for wanting to acquire the island inhabited by about 56,000 people, there’s another big appeal that he’s been leaving out of his press conferences. Greenland is a treasure trove of minerals the U.S. needs to compete with China, and the island hasn’t been quick (enough) to fork them over.

Concerns about possible military action and its effect on NATO unity have been raised globally by Donald Trump's renewed interest in conquering Greenland. Denmark and Greenland are adamantly against any sale or invasion of the Arctic island,

US President-elect Donald Trump is considering various options for Greenland and the Panama Canal. Control over them is essential for US security, Mike Waltz, Trump's future National Security Advisor,