US President Trump says, regarding Greenland, that he has respect for Greenland and Denmark. However, no nation/group of nation is in any position to secure Greenland, except for the US.

• The area is a core strategic interest of the US.
• Need Greenland for strategic national security.

• Says the defensive systems in Venezuela were made by China and Russia, and after the US operation those nations will perhaps "need to go back to the drawing board".

Trump's comments highlight the strategic importance of Greenland to US national security, potentially escalating geopolitical tensions with China and Russia. His assertion that only the US can secure Greenland could influence forex markets, particularly USD, as investors reassess risk dynamics in global relations. The implications extend to commodities, especially in the context of energy security amidst rising geopolitical friction.