Greenland ITS FOR THE RARE EARTH

New Trump envoy says goal is to make Greenland ‘part of the US’
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Trump Says U.S. Is Going to Get Greenland 'One Way Or The Other

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland expressed concern
following Trump’s announcement, emphasizing in a joint statement
that another country cannot be annexed.

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ArishMell · 70-79, M

He really is arrogant, and totally lacking any sense of diplomacy.

It would serve him right if Greenland and Denmark declare Landry persona non grata.

In his first go at running the USA, President Trump was both telling the world he wants Greenland, and calling climate change a lie.

I thought it odd at first, then spotted the obvious link I don't recall anyone else mentioning.

The USA can NOT simply "annexe" Greenland or any other country, Denmark does not wish its autonomous province to be American, and so far at least, nor do the Greenlanders. They are happy to be allies with the USA, but not its subjects within a US State.

Russia and China are sniffing around the Arctic too, also for their own interests. America's official attitude towards Russia is ambiguous to say the least, but seems to regard China as more an economic rival than a military threat.

markinkansas · 61-69, M

@ArishMell the turn of the century was ..The "Banana Wars" refer to U.S. military interventions in Latin America (1898-1934) to protect American economic interests, especially powerful fruit companies like the United Fruit Company (now
Chiquita), leading to occupations in Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Honduras, etc., under "Big Stick Diplomacy" to ensure stability for trade, shaping regional politics and leaving lasting resentment, while "banana wars" also describe a later EU-US trade dispute over banana tariffs

ArishMell · 70-79, M

@markinkansas All comes down to money, really, doesn't it?

Roundandroundwego · 61-69

@ArishMell it's true, the USA hasn't changed its policy of being in charge everywhere.