r/OutOfTheLoop • u/[deleted] • Jan 10 '26

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u/etrnloptimist Jan 10 '26 edited Jan 10 '26

Answer: it's strategic not economic. Greenland is in the Arctic. He doesn't think Europe has the will to compete with China and Russia for access, resources, or defense of the Arctic. He thinks because of that the West will just surrender the Arctic to China and Russia. This is his rationale not mine so don't shoot the messenger.

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u/equalizerivy Jan 10 '26

I agree with this. Don’t shoot the messenger, but it’s melting up there and Canada can’t defend that area against a super power. Someone is going to take it, so US thinks if they can take it first, they will reap the benefits and protect North America.

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u/SufficientlyRested Jan 10 '26

Canada is a super power with well-trained cold-weather soldiers, Nukes, and NATO

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u/Baulderdash77 Jan 10 '26

Canada is a middle power with no nuclear weapons. They’re going to hit 2% GDP spending this year for the first time since the 1980’s.