Ros Atkins on... Trump's plan for Greenland

US Vice-President JD Vance is visiting Greenland on Friday - but why is the US so interested in the territory?

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The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what the Trump administration wants from Greenland - and the controversy surrounding the trip.

Produced by Catherine Karelli.

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