Le président américain Donald Trump and his entourage are actively examining different options to acquire the Greenlandand the use of the US military remains "still an option," the statement said Tuesday. White House.
According to a statement sent to Reuters, the Trump administration considers the acquisition of the Arctic island a national security priority, intended to "deter adversaries of the United States in the Arctic region," where the strategic interest of Russia and China is clearly increasing.
A senior US official indicated that discussions were underway in the Oval Office and that presidential advisors were considering several scenarios. These included an outright purchase of Greenland by the United States or the conclusion of a free association agreement with the autonomous territory, which is currently part of the Kingdom of Denmark. No potential financial details were mentioned.
"Diplomacy remains the president's first reflex. He favours agreements. If a good agreement can be found to acquire Greenland, that will be his priority," said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity, while stressing that the military option remained theoretically conceivable.
US authorities consider Greenland to be of major strategic importance due to its vast mineral resources, essential for advanced technologies and military applications. However, these deposits remain largely untapped due to a lack of infrastructure, manpower, and extreme climatic conditions.
Washington's statements have provoked strong reactions. Leaders of several European powers, as well as Canada, reaffirmed their support for Greenland on Tuesday, recalling that the island's future should be decided exclusively by its people, in accordance with Denmark and international law. Officials from theNATO also expressed their solidarity with the Arctic territory.
Greenland, with a population of approximately 57,000, has repeatedly stated that it does not wish to become part of the United States. Despite this, according to sources close to the administration, Donald Trump remains determined to pursue this objective during the remaining three years of his term, believing that the issue will not "disappear" from the American agenda.
