“Owning stakes in Greenland means securing America’s future.”
The promise
Vance echoed President Trump’s earlier idea that the U.S. should seek control or a strategic economic partnership with Greenland, citing national-security reasons and access to Arctic resources. He suggested investing in Greenland infrastructure to “ensure U.S. influence in the Arctic for generations.” Greenlandic and Danish officials rejected the notion. No negotiation followed; proposal met international ridicule.





