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Greenland’s Prime Minister, Múte Egede, firmly rejected U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s aspirations to acquire the Arctic territory, emphasizing Greenlanders’ desire for autonomy.
“We want to be Greenlanders,” Egede declared during an interview. “We value our partnership with NATO and the U.S., but we do not want to be Americans or Danes. Our future is about building strong cooperation—not being absorbed.”
Earlier this month, Trump suggested he might use economic or military leverage to obtain Greenland, citing its strategic importance to U.S. national security. “We need Greenland and the Panama Canal for economic security,” Trump said at a Mar-a-Lago press conference, underscoring his administration’s Arctic ambitions.
However, in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, residents expressed little interest in Trump’s vision.
When asked about independence from Denmark, Egede said the decision rests solely with Greenlanders. “If we choose independence, we will remain part of the Western alliance and a strong U.S. partner. Your security is our security,” he affirmed.
Greenland’s rich reserves of rare earth minerals, such as zinc, gold, and uranium, were also highlighted. Egede called for deeper economic ties with the U.S. and EU to diversify Greenland’s economy and attract investments, ensuring its path to sustainable growth while safeguarding its autonomy.
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