The United States might have to pay about $700 billion, or roughly Rs 58.1 lakh crore, to buy Greenland. This estimate comes from scholars and former US officials working on President Donald Trump's plan to acquire the large Arctic island. Trump sees Greenland as a key strategic area against America’s rivals. Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory under Denmark and is not for sale. Officials from both Denmark and Greenland firmly rejected Trump's claims. Greenland’s Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt said, “Greenland does not want to be owned by, governed by or part of the United States.” The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance met with Danish and Greenland officials in Washington for talks about the issue. Trump told reporters, “I’d love to make a deal with them. It’s easier. But one way or the other, we’re going to have Greenland.” Despite Trump's pressure, Greenlanders are worried and stressed. Greenland’s Minister for Business, Naaja Nathanielsen, said, “This is really filling the agenda and the discussions around the households. It’s a massive pressure that we are under.” There is also talk of the US expanding its military presence in Greenland without buying it. A US official said, “Why invade the cow when they’ll sell you the milk at relatively good prices?” Some officials think a deal or alliance is more likely than force. The US might form a compact of free association with Greenland, providing financial help for military access. Trump wants Greenland partly to stop Russia or China from gaining control, as some fear Greenland's residents might seek independence. Most Greenlanders, about 85% in a poll, reject joining the US. Trump’s interest grew serious in his second term. He appointed a special envoy to Greenland and pushed harder to buy or control it. Many in Europe and the US feel Trump might succeed by economic or diplomatic pressure. However, Republicans on Capitol Hill oppose using military force on Denmark’s territory. Senators introduced a bill to block the Defense Department from taking control of Greenland without approval. Greenland hosts a small US military base with radar systems for early warning. Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said, “It is possible to find a way to ensure stronger footprints in Greenland” but warned military action could harm NATO. European allies support Greenland’s sovereignty and oppose any forced takeover. They said, “Greenland belongs to its people.”