Trump renews interest in buying Greenland citing national security needs

Donald Trump has renewed his interest in purchasing Greenland from Denmark, citing national security needs. This follows previous comments about Canada and the Panama Canal, where he suggested the U.S. could reclaim control due to rising shipping costs. Greenland's Prime Minister, Múte Bourup Egede, responded firmly, stating, "Greenland is ours. We are not for sale." Trump had previously faced rejection from Denmark in 2019 when he first proposed buying Greenland. In addition to Greenland, Trump has made remarks about Canada potentially becoming the 51st U.S. state. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dismissed these comments as jokes, while experts suggest Trump’s statements may aim to gain leverage in trade discussions.