Greenland Considers Independence as Trump Pushes for U.S. Acquisition

Greenland's leaders call for an independence referendum while rejecting U.S. President-elect Trump's bid to acquire the resource-rich territory.

• Greenlandic Prime Minister Múte Egede has proposed a referendum on independence from Denmark, citing growing national aspirations and diverging interests.
• President-elect Donald Trump has intensified efforts to acquire Greenland, citing its strategic location and vast natural resources, but Greenlandic leaders firmly reject the idea.
• Greenland holds significant reserves of critical minerals, oil, and natural gas, which are increasingly important for global energy transitions and geopolitical strategy.
• Denmark has historically supported Greenland's right to independence through a referendum, though economic challenges remain a key hurdle for the territory's self-sufficiency.
• Observers suggest U.S. support for Greenlandic independence, rather than annexation, could strengthen relations and ensure American access to resources while respecting Greenland's sovereignty.

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