U.S. Estimated to Spend Up to $700 Billion to Acquire Greenland
DEFENSE
The U.S. may face costs up to $700 billion to acquire Greenland, which is not for sale, as confirmed by its officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Danish and Greenlandic representatives to clarify U.S. intentions, while a recent survey shows 85% of Greenlanders oppose becoming part of the U.S. Amid these discussions, bipartisan legislation has been introduced to limit the Defense Department's control over NATO member territories without approval.

Jan 15, 2026, 6:04 AM