"We want collaboration. We don't want to be Americans, she told DW. And there's a great, great difference in that."
"Greenland's strategic position as a gateway to the Arctic has made it increasingly attractive to the US as the region becomes more accessible. But President Donald Trump has also pointed to the vast mineral wealth under the territory, which includes iron ore and gold as well as rare earth metals. Greenland's 36 million tons of rare earths would rival Chinese reserves if made accessible."
"Reuters reported on Friday that the Trump administration is considering offering lump sum payments of between $10,000 and $100,000 per person to Greenlanders to convince them to join the US. Trump and senior advisor Stephen Miller have also suggested the US could take the island by military force. US Vice President JD Vance warned Europe to take Trump's warnings seriously."
Greenland rejected US offers to buy the island and insists residents will determine the territory's future. The government seeks collaboration with the US but rejects becoming part of the United States. The US will meet with Denmark to discuss Greenland and will include a Greenland representative. Greenland's strategic Arctic position and substantial mineral wealth, including iron, gold and about 36 million tons of rare earths, underpin external interest. The US has considered lump-sum payments to Greenlanders and has suggested military options. Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark that receives an annual subsidy and aims to reduce reliance while mining revenues develop over time.
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