Increasing international tensions, global warming and the changing world economy have put Greenland at the heart of the debate over global trade and security, and U.S. President Donald Trump wants to make sure his country controls this mineral-rich island that guards the Arctic and North Atlantic approaches to North America.

Donald Trump on Friday again suggested the use of force to seize Greenland as he brushed aside Denmark's sovereignty over the autonomous Arctic island. | TAG24

The rebuttal marks the latest response in a year-long campaign by the US to annexe the autonomous Danish province. Trump has repeatedly expressed an interest in “purchasing” and taking control of the Arctic island from Denmark.

Donald Trump has again raised his plan to buy Greenland, saying it is important for U.S. security. Denmark and Greenland have rejected the idea. Reports say the plan came from billionaire Ronald Lauder.

D anish officials think they know how Donald Trump might seize Greenland. In a late-night Truth Social post, the president announces that the Danish territory is now an American p