As President-elect Donald Trump pushes for the U.S. to acquire Greenland from Denmark, politicians from both sides of the aisle say more security around the Arctic is needed.

“There’s no question that Russia is much more present up there and China’s now raising their game, and they’re acquiring property in Iceland,” said Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., ranking member of the seapower subcommittee with the House Armed Services Committee, reported The Hill.

China and Russia have begun competing with the U.S. and NATO countries to access the natural regions in the Arctic. Greenland has minerals that can be used for electric vehicles, and China has invested heavily in the country, The Hill reported.

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