Observers doubt the new US president will buy the world’s largest island but his interest underlines its strategic importance.

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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is once again making waves with his pursuit of Greenland, this time refusing to rule out using force to gain control of the Arctic island from ally Denmark. But Washington had been interested in Greenland long before Trump came along.

Trump’s bid to buy Greenland is partly based on security concerns about Chinese and Russian access to the Arctic.

President-elect Trump’s threat to tariff Denmark if it resists his acquisition plans for the island territory of Greenland could disrupt one export that is wildly popular in America:

President-elect Trump’s talk of taking over or acquiring Greenland is highlighting bipartisan talks about the need to increase security around the Arctic island and boost defenses in the region.

Strategically located for missile defense and maritime trade, Greenland has become even more significant due to the melting Arctic sea ice and the impact of climate change.

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