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Why Trump wants Greenland: defense priority or oil & gas play?
17 Jan 2026 22:31 GMT
… effectively end NATO.
Why Greenland?
Greenland is a self-governing … the Arctic.
Oil and gas reserves
Greenland also features prominently … near term opportunity from Greenland mining resources,” Himona … the oil rush narrative. With c. 15 exploration wells …
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Trump launches trade war against NATO after European countries sent troops to Greenland amid his takeover plan
17 Jan 2026 20:47 GMT
… to gain control over Greenland after several European countries … and Total purchase of Greenland.”
The announcement came after … that extracting oil and rare earth minerals from Greenland would cost … business leaders as they explore the strategies shaping the …
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Opinion | Oil, Not Order: The Real Motive Behind America’s Global Strong-Arm Tactics
17 Jan 2026 19:47 GMT
… cash in on the US oil exploration and extraction prowess. File pic … , with Greenland halting its oil strategy in 2021 after decades of unsuccessful exploration … cash in on the US oil exploration and extraction prowess. In Iran …
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Trump says 8 European countries to face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
17 Jan 2026 17:42 GMT
… , it is believed that oil and other mineral wealth could … thickness of the ice means exploration is only possible in … to large icebergs in eastern Greenland. Greenland's ice has been … the sun sets near Kulusuk, Greenland. Greenland is where Earth' …
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Trump: 8 EU Countries will be Charged 10% Tariff for Opposing US Control of Greenland
17 Jan 2026 17:35 GMT
A high-ranking Saudi delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah will participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19 to 23.
Alongside Prince Saisal, the …
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The weak business case for Trump acquiring Greenland: a $1 trillion price tag and few returns for two decades
17 Jan 2026 14:53 GMT
… focus is on crude oil. In Greenland, it’s on … and uranium, and oil drilling. Greenland currently has moratoriums on … essentially green-lighting Greenland for more mining and oil drilling.
Still, … success in mining and oil drilling exploration and the many …
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'The scientific cost would be severe': A Trump Greenland takeover would put climate research at risk
17 Jan 2026 14:01 GMT
… northwest Greenland and sold in 1897 by the explorer Robert … Alamy)Over many decades, Greenland has granted international scientists access … sell, and no major oil fields have been discovered. … to electric car batteries. Greenland therefore holds both scientific …
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Trump threatens tariffs on countries that 'don't go along' with his Greenland plan
17 Jan 2026 07:42 GMT
… for American control of Greenland, escalating tensions with European … on countries buying Russian oil and, most recently, … level working group to explore possible areas of compromise. … its military presence in Greenland, alongside several European allies …
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Is Greenland Venezuela 2.0?
17 Jan 2026 02:54 GMT
… ’s massive – though dilapidated – oil industry, Greenland’s hydrocarbon sector has barely … operations. Oil companies are at home in harsh environments, but Greenland is … and ExxonMobil that previously held Greenland exploration acreage have all exited. Since …
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Trump threatens Europe with economic pressure over Greenland control
17 Jan 2026 02:05 GMT
… small numbers of personnel.
Greenland already holds major strategic … barrels of oil and gas, potentially placing Greenland among the … by thick ice, limiting exploration largely to coastal areas, … outside the US Embassy holding Greenland flags
(Photo: Martin …