Trump Jr. set to visit Greenland after his father reiterates interest in the island
The renewed interest in the Arctic island comes amid heightened tensions between Greenland and its former colonial ruler Denmark.
By REUTERS
Donald Trump Jr. is expected to visit Greenland on Tuesday, after his father, US President-elect Donald Trump, again expressed interest in gaining control over the vast Arctic island.
Trump, who takes office on Jan. 20, has signaled he would pursue a foreign policy unbound by diplomatic niceties, threatening to take control of the Panama Canal and statinglast month that US control of Greenland is an "absolute necessity."
The renewed interest in the Arctic island comes amid heightened tensions between Greenland and its former colonial ruler Denmark, prompted by revelations of misconduct by the latter and prompting calls for independence from Denmark by Greenland's prime minister.
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The renewed interest in the Arctic island comes amid heightened tensions between Greenland and its former colonial ruler Denmark.
By REUTERS
Donald Trump Jr. is expected to visit Greenland on Tuesday, after his father, US President-elect Donald Trump, again expressed interest in gaining control over the vast Arctic island.
Trump, who takes office on Jan. 20, has signaled he would pursue a foreign policy unbound by diplomatic niceties, threatening to take control of the Panama Canal and statinglast month that US control of Greenland is an "absolute necessity."
The renewed interest in the Arctic island comes amid heightened tensions between Greenland and its former colonial ruler Denmark, prompted by revelations of misconduct by the latter and prompting calls for independence from Denmark by Greenland's prime minister.
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