US President Donald Trump has once again reiterated that Greenland will be part of the United States when he was asked about his interest in acquiring the Danish territory.
Talking about his fiery phone call with Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, the US president said he does not like the way the people of Greenland have been treated by Denmark.
Pointing out that the people of Greenland want to be with the US, Trump said, "I think we're going to have it. And I think the people want to be with us. As you know, there's 55,000 people there."
Trump said it is not just for the freedom of Greenland, but for the freedom of the free world. "It has nothing to do with the United States, other than we're the one that can provide the freedom," he claimed.
His remarks came hours after heated conversation with the Danish PM who said the island is not not for sale. Greenlan PM Mute Edege has also reiterated that the people of the territory do not want to join the US.
Earlier, Trump threatened that he would impose tariffs on Denmark if it rejects his offer.
Greenland is known for its mineral wealth that is crucial for technology and defence. It is also important geopolitically as China and Russia are expanding their influence in the Arctic.
This is not the first time that Trump has made similar threats. He threatened to use economic force on Canada to merge the country with the US. He added that the US does not benefit from spending on Canadian goods.
Trump also said he wanted to retake the Panama Canal, saying the US needs the waterway for economic security.
