Donald Trump's ambition to acquire Greenland from Denmark could face many obstacles, reports Newsweek.

One of them is the strong desire among many Greenlanders for independence and the firm opposition from Denmark. Another complicating factor could be the notable support for China, America's primary global rival.

Regarding seafood, while Greenland is rich in minerals and holds strategic military value, its thriving seafood exports -- especially shrimp and halibut -- are crucial to the island’s economy, and China is a key market, said Mark Nuttall, professor of anthropology at the University of Alberta, in Canada. 

Greenland has been increasingly fostering ties with China, not only for seafood trade but also for investments in mining, infrastructure, and tourism. Thus, while many Greenlanders are open to closer relations with the US, there is significant support for maintaining strong economic ties with China, to reduce dependence on Denmark and the EU.

"Co-operation with China, though, must be seen in the context of Greenland's broader ambitions, which are concerned with strengthening trade relations and economic partnerships not just with China but with many other countries," he noted.