Greenland’s Prime Minister has strongly rejected the possibility of US ownership of the Arctic island, after Donald Trump made renewed overtures towards purchasing it. The announcement follows the former US president’s promise to acquire Greenland “one way or another,” reawakening a geopolitics controversy regarding the future of the territory.
In a robust rebuff, the Greenlandic premier asserted the independence of the island. “We don’t want to be Americans or Danes,” said the PM, reiterating Greenland’s self-determination commitment. Although Greenland is still an autonomous region under Denmark, demands for complete independence have become louder in recent years.
Trump’s previous efforts to purchase Greenland had already been controversial. In 2019, he proposed buying the island, an offer Denmark flatly denied. His recent remarks have again attracted criticism, with Greenland’s leadership making it clear that their future is one of self-governance, not foreign ownership.
As interest in the Arctic grows worldwide, Greenland is concerned with its own future. With abundant natural resources and geographical importance, the island is seeking to balance economic growth with its quest for enhanced political autonomy, defying international pressure from international powers.
