Trump’s push for 50% of Ukraine’s rare earth minerals is part of a broader strategy that prioritizes resource control as a means of strengthening U.S. economic and geopolitical leverage. This approach extends beyond Ukraine, as seen in his renewed interest in acquiring Greenland—an island rich in untapped resources and positioned at a critical Arctic chokepoint. While his 2019 bid to buy Greenland was dismissed, his second-term revival of the idea suggests a calculated effort to counter China and Russia’s growing Arctic ambitions.
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By framing Greenland as a national security asset, Trump has pressured Denmark into increasing its defense spending on the island, effectively advancing U.S. strategic goals without direct financial commitments. His rhetoric about military intervention, while controversial, has served as a strategic provocation, pushing allies to align with U.S. interests. Whether negotiating for Ukraine’s mineral wealth or reshaping Arctic policy, Trump’s approach relies on economic assets as bargaining chips, reinforcing his broader vision of resource-driven diplomacy to assert American influence in key geopolitical arenas.
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