Maria Cantwell - The Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation | Official U.S. Senate headshot
Maria Cantwell - The Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation | Official U.S. Senate headshot
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, who serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has scheduled a full committee hearing to explore the strategic significance of Greenland to the United States. The hearing, titled “Nuuk and Cranny: Looking at the Arctic and Greenland’s Geostrategic Importance to U.S. Interests,” is set for Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 10:00 am EST.
The focus of the hearing will be on Greenland's rare earth elements and its importance to U.S. research initiatives on the island. Additionally, it will address potential threats from increasing Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic region.
Senator Cruz emphasized the potential benefits of acquiring Greenland for the United States: “Acquiring Greenland would have enormous economic benefits for the United States. The island’s natural resources like rare earth elements would strengthen American supply chains and industries. The island’s strategic location in the Arctic would provide huge advantages in monitoring growing Russian and Chinese bellicosity in the region. I believe this hearing will show the growing geopolitical importance of Greenland and why it is in the U.S.’s best interest to explore potential opportunities for the territory.”
The list of witnesses includes Mr. Alexander Gray from the American Foreign Policy Council, Mr. Anthony Marchese from Texas Mineral Resources, Dr. Jennifer Mercer from National Science Foundation's Arctic Sciences Section, and Dr. Rebecca Pincus from Wilson Center's Polar Institute.
Details about attending or viewing the hearing are available for media representatives through respective channels.
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