Why Trump Wants to Buy Greenland: Resources, Power & Strategy

Why would a US president want to buy Greenland? In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, Anthony Cheung and Piers Curran unpack the real story behind Trump’s controversial push and it’s far deeper than most headlines suggest.

You’ll learn:

Why Greenland is a military and surveillance goldmine

The untapped rare earth minerals and their role in AI and EVs

How China dominates the supply chain and why the US wants to catch up

The $2–$4 trillion resource potential hidden beneath the ice

Trump’s strategic use of tariffs, timing, and the art of the deal

What this move means for US elections, Europe, and global power shifts

From missile defense to minerals to midterms, this is one of the boldest plays on the world stage right now.

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(00:00) Intro – Why Greenland?

(02:44) National Security & The Golden Dome

(05:05) The GIUK Gap Explained

(08:21) Rare Earths 101

(13:12) China’s Rare Earth Dominance

(14:27) Greenland's Mineral Reserves

(16:37) Oil, Water & Hydropower Value

(21:02) Is Greenland for Sale?

(24:39) Trump's Deal Structure

(27:25) New Arctic Shipping Routes

(29:01) Political Strategy & Midterms

(31:25) Defense Jobs & Voter Optics

(33:36) Race Against the Clock

(34:45) National Security Framing

(35:40) Corporate Pressure in Europe

(37:07) Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up