The White House Administration has launched an estimate of the financial costs associated with the possible purchase of Greenland, reports The Washington Post , citing sources. This is the most specific attempt to turn Donald Trump's initiative to control Denmark into effective policy, despite international indignation.
US officials have analyzed the financial consequences of Greenland in recent weeks. The main questions are:
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The cost of providing public services for 58 thousand inhabitants of the island;
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Potential income from Greenland's natural resources;
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Economic conditions that could persuade the local government of the benefits of transition to US jurisdiction.
In particular, the administration considers the possibility of proposals more favorable financial conditions than Denmark, which is currently subsidizing Greenland for $ 600 million annually.
According to one of the officials, a script is considered in which Greenland residents can vote for joining the United States. The source also noted that Donald Trump considers Greenland "the simplest" option among the territorial acquisitions that he previously stated (including Canada and Panama Channel).
At the same time, the White House representatives emphasize that this issue is not currently a priority in the national security. Its implementation can only be possible after the settlement of global crises - the wars between Russia and Ukraine, the conflict in Israel and the Gaza sector, as well as the restraint of Iran.
