Greenland holds large quantities of rare earth elements, but experts say annexing the territory may not vastly improve U.S. access to them. President Trump has dug in on his efforts to take over Greenland, which is part of Denmark, a NATO ally. Despite vocal objections from leaders across Europe, Trump has insisted it is important for the U.S. to take possession of the island, refusing to rule out the use of the military to do so.Greenland has significant quantities of rare earth elements — minerals that can be used in various technologies, including semiconductors, batteries, lasers, magnets and nuclear energy. Ultimately, such technologies can be used in everything from data centers to military weapons to renewable power and electric vehicles.China controls much of the world’s mineral supply chains. The country accounts for 61 percent of global rare earth element mining and more than 90 percent of rare earth element refining . Is USA struggling to be a super power ?
