Sales of survival gear have skyrocketed in Greenland. Citing local retailers, CNN reported that the demand for survival supplies and long-lasting food products has soared in Greenland’s capital city of Nuuk.
The surge comes amid growing concerns over possible United States interference on the Arctic island.
Shopkeepers in Greenland’s capital city of Nuuk have told CNN that sales of survival gear have significantly increased recently, with locals worried about military action or other forms of instability.
Camping stoves, long-life dried foods, and freeze-dried meals are being bought up, multiple shopkeepers said. –CNN
In recent weeks, United States President Donald Trump has intensified his push to bring Greenland under Washington’s control. This has caused a rift with several European countries, which are not in Trump’s sights with tariffs.
This further escalated tensions as Trump vowed a 10% tariff in February on US trading partners in Europe that refuse to back his push to acquire the Arctic island. He also said the tariffs would rise to 25% in June and remain in place until a “complete and total purchase.”
However, Greenland doesn’t seem to want to sell itself to the U.S.
U.S. Wants To Purchase Greenland
Meanwhile, locals interviewed by Reuters on Sunday said they strongly oppose any U.S. takeover of Greenland, describing Trump’s remarks as irrational and threatening. Greenlanders stressed they are not intimidated, expressing confidence the plan would fail and pointing to political and military support from European allies as they seek to defend the island’s sovereignty. -RT
On Sunday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. sees Greenland as vital to its defense in an emerging “battle for the Arctic,” adding that European partners will ultimately “come around” to the idea of handing the island to Washington.
Trump has pursued Greenland since his first term. He argues the move is vital for US national security to counter Chinese and Russian influence in the Arctic, a claim rejected by both Beijing and Moscow, according to a report by RT.
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