Is ‘no Greenland seafood for China’ the US’ new security doctrine?

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Is ‘no Greenland seafood for China’ the US’ new security doctrine?

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The US strategy to contain China includes denying it access to key commodities and frontier technologies, with a specific focus on redirecting seafood supply chains. The US President's interest in controlling Greenland is seen as part of this broader effort to limit Chinese influence in crucial food industries.

An unmistakable pattern has emerged in the US’ strategy to contain China. Washington has sought to deny China access to frontier technologies and key commodities, and to redirect related supply chains to revitalise American industries. In this context, US President Donald Trump’s intense interest in America taking over Denmark’s Greenland becomes clear. Deny the Chinese their favourite seafood, which many can’t live without, and revive the US food industry. You think I am pulling your leg. This...

World Security Politics Markets Commodities US-China relations Greenland seafood supply trade restrictions commodity access food industry geopolitics

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