The Danish territory is largely uninhabited, but the president wants to make it part of the U.S. because of its strategic location and rich natural resources.

Still, coincidentally, the last foreign territory purchased by the United States was from Denmark. It bought the Virgin Islands in 1917 for $25 million. A few subsequent U.S. territorial expansions in the South Pacific were the result of annexations and treaties, according to the Global Policy Forum, a watchdog.

PRESIDENT Trump has already started on a four step plan to snatch Greenland. Experts say it would be alarmingly simple for the US to make a grab for the strategically important Arctic island. The

The president is predicting a collapse, threatening possible military action and the acquisition of another territory.

Analysts say the Cold War agreement allows the president to increase the American military presence almost at will.

Denmark and Greenland are seeking a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over the Arctic island.

President Donald Trump won’t rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland, the White House said, escalating tension with Denmark, a fellow NATO member, over a dispute that’s surged back into public view following the ouster of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro.