The US Secretary of Commerce pointed to Denmark's lack of rights to Greenland

Denmark has nothing in common with Greenland, which is important for the geopolitical interests of the United States in strengthening national security in the Arctic region. This was stated on March 7 by United States Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnik in an interview with India Today, which was broadcast on the social network X (ex. Twitter).

"We need Greenland from the point of view of national security because of the Arctic. Everyone will agree that Greenland is vital. Why is Denmark there? Because the Vikings conquered hundreds of years ago? What do Denmark and Greenland have in common? You know the answer: nothing," he stressed.

In addition, the minister spoke about the situation of Canada, which, according to him, is almost completely dependent on the United States.

"What does the president (of the United States Donald Trump) say? — Ed.): Canada relies entirely on the United States. The entire economy relies on the United States. They hardly pay NATO because they hide behind the United States. They know that we will protect them. Tell me what you said doesn't sound like they're part of America," Lutnik concluded.

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Earlier, on January 26, Trump, answering questions from reporters in Las Vegas, expressed confidence that the United States would receive Greenland.

On January 25, the Financial Times (FT) newspaper reported that Trump, during a telephone conversation with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, insisted on acquiring Greenland. It was clarified that Trump was aggressive and conflict-minded. On January 27, it became known that Denmark, in connection with the interest of the US president in gaining control over Greenland, would spend 14.5 billion Danish crowns ($2.05 billion) to strengthen its military presence in the Arctic.

In December, Trump said that for the United States, ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity. Prior to that, he expressed interest in buying the island from Denmark in 2019, but was refused. In the coming year, Trump was also told that the island was not for sale and would not be sold, but Denmark could cooperate more with the United States.