"On Sunday, PBS published a message Trump sent to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stre, and railed against Norway because it decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize. The prize is awarded annually by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, whose five members are appointed by the country's parliament. I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America, Trump wrote."
"Let's be careful. Look, I'm all in on the importance of Greenland, the military importance, the strategic minerals. I get all of that. But at what cost? Mr. President, keep in mind, this is our largest creditor. Europe buys more of our debt than anybody else. And if they stop doing that, interest rates are gonna go up. That's not really good for affordability."
Interest in acquiring Greenland centers on military positioning and access to strategic minerals, including rare earths. Denmark has increased military activity on the island alongside NATO partners. A presidential message to Norway expressed frustration over the Nobel Peace Prize and signaled a willingness to prioritize U.S. interests. Financial and diplomatic costs of attempting to acquire Greenland include risking relations with European creditors, which could drive up U.S. interest rates. Existing agreements with Denmark already allow substantial U.S. activity and potential resource access. Negotiated arrangements could secure mineral extraction without territorial ownership. Treasury officials describe Greenland as a strategic asset for hemispheric security.
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