According to U.S. media, the White House has been more determined than ever, despite increasing opposition from Republican lawmakers: the United States should acquire Greenland.

Currently under discussion: $100,000 per person

(Greenland's population is 56,000, so the total is approximately $5.6 billion) ​​​

The White House is pushing for the United States to acquire Greenland Island, viewing it as a national security priority, aiming to control the Arctic strategic waterway and rare earth resources (reserves of about 15 million tons). Despite strong opposition from Denmark, Greenland, and many European countries, the Trump administration remains determined to proceed, and has discussed various options, including the use of the U.S. military.

Direct purchase and economic incentives are among the key options. It has been reported that the U.S. considered offering each resident of Greenland between $10,000 and $100,000 to win their support in leaving Denmark and joining the United States, with an estimated total cost reaching tens of billions of dollars. With a population of about 56,000, if calculated at $100,000 per person, the total would be approximately $5.6 billion.

However, this plan has not yet become a formal proposal, and it has faced widespread doubts and resistance. The Greenland self-government has clearly stated, "We are not a commodity to be sold," and U.S. Secretary of State Rubio also privately told legislators that the so-called military threat was a pressure tactic, with the real goal being to buy the island from Denmark.

Currently, the main strategies of the United States include: military deterrence, direct acquisition, signing a "Free Association Agreement," and influencing local public opinion through investment. However, due to international law and geopolitical resistance, such actions are likely to exacerbate divisions within NATO and even trigger a crisis in the alliance.

Seven European countries including France, Germany, and the UK, along with five Nordic countries, issued a joint statement supporting Denmark's sovereignty, warning that "military changes to borders are unacceptable," and stating that if the U.S. uses force, it would lead to the end of NATO.

Spain's prime minister made a firm statement: "Never accept threats to the territorial integrity of allies."

Greenland's premier, Kim Kielsen, called for "mutual respect dialogue" and rejected negotiations bypassing Denmark.

Denmark's prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, said that U.S. military action would mean "the end of NATO," and has requested an emergency meeting with the U.S. Secretary of State.

The response from Europe is the threat of "the end of NATO," but Trump doesn't care about the end of NATO. He has repeatedly called on Europe, saying that the U.S. wants to withdraw from NATO. If this is not a card for Europe, then Europe basically has no cards left. The U.S. has declared that it does not rule out military options, which is a maximum pressure on Europe. If Europe also does not choose to use military means to protect Greenland, then the possibility of the U.S. successfully acquiring Greenland is very high.

Original: toutiao.com/article/1853777189902336/

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