Finance
Trump says US needs to own Greenland to deter Russia, China
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 9, 2026
Trump Advocates for U.S. Ownership of Greenland to Counter Russia, China
U.S. Strategy on Greenland Ownership
WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. needs to own Greenland to prevent Russia or China from occupying it in the future.
Trump's Remarks on National Security
Trump made the comments to reporters at the White House.
Geopolitical Implications of Ownership
(Reporting by Bo Erickson; Writing by Ryan Patrick Jones ; Editing by Christian Martinez)
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