The deal’s details remain fogged by strategic ambiguity. Here are the ‘known’ terms of the so-called framework, stitched together from Trump’s posts, leaks by US officials, and what the corporate media is reporting:
It’s bigger than Greenland; the deal includes NATO, “Golden Dome” missile shield development rights, and extends to the entire Arctic, not just the island.
The US will not “own” the island, but will get “pockets of sovereignty” to build military bases, possibly mine rare earths, and watch the ice grow.
The US will somehow participate in or control rare earth development.
China and Russia are barred from Greenland.
The US pays zero. Nothing to Denmark. Nothing to the Greenlanders. (At least, no payment terms were mentioned by anyone.)
Trump said the deal will have an “indefinite” timeframe; i.e., permanent.
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