Not Canada, but maybe Greenland? Trump dreams of redrawing US borders again
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US President Donald Trump said that he is not currently considering military force to take over Canada. But he did not rule out a similar scenario with Greenland, reports NBC News.
According to Trump, the United States subsidizes Canada about $200 billion every year, so “he will always talk” about its possible annexation. However, the option of a takeover is unlikely.
“Well, I think we’re not going to ever get to that point. It could happen. Something could happen with Greenland. I’ll be honest, we need that for national and international security. But I think it’s highly unlikely. I don’t see it with Canada. I just don’t see it, I have to be honest with you,” he said.
Trump called the US-Canada border an “artificial line” that was drawn many years ago.
“When I look down at that without that artificial line that was drawn with a ruler many years ago — was just an artificial line, goes straight across. You don’t even realize. What a beautiful country it would be. It would be great. But, I don’t think the American public wants me to pay $200 billion a year to subsidize Canada,” he said.
What Trump said about Greenland
The US President said that the strategic importance of Greenland is essential for the United States. That is why he does not rule out using military force to take it over.
“I don’t rule it out. I don’t say I’m going to do it, but I don’t rule out anything. No, not there. We need Greenland very badly. Greenland is a very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them, and all of that. But we need that for international security,” he said.
Trump's statements on Greenland
After winning the US presidential election, Donald Trump resumed discussions about the possible purchase of Greenland, indicating that US control over the island is important for national security.
Greenland, which is a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, protests against the idea of joining the United States. Protests against Trump's policies have taken place on the island. Denmark rejects selling the island.
US Vice President JD Vance and his wife visited Greenland recently. During the visit, he said that the United States currently has no plans to increase its military presence in Greenland, but emphasized the importance of ensuring its security.
Denmark advised Vance to change the tone of his statements on Greenland and called for joint work on security in the Arctic. Danish Foreign Minister reminded that Greenland is also part of NATO.
In late March, Trump again expressed confidence in the annexation of Greenland. He said that he was 100% certain it would happen.
