World Business Report - Could US access to Greenland's minerals be the answer to President Trump's territorial ambitions?

Could US access to Greenland's minerals be the answer to President Trump's territorial ambitions?

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Greenlandic and Danish foreign ministers are about to hold talks in Washington with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The meeting could shape investment, mining and military spending across the arctic. Plus, China has announced record export numbers and its biggest-ever trade surplus. We examine what this means. Also, Saks Fifth Avenue has applied for bankruptcy protection.

Published on Wednesday, 14th January 2026.

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