On September 18, 2026, President Donald Trump revealed a deal with Greenland and Denmark that grants the U.S. 'permanent control over security, and all other needs' in Greenland. This agreement is expected to lead to a significant increase in the U.S. military presence on the island, which already hosts U.S. forces under a longstanding defense pact with Denmark.
Trump emphasized that the deal would not impose any financial burden on the U.S., claiming it addresses various American concerns. Greenland's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen supported the agreement, stating it enhances security in the Arctic and North Atlantic, benefiting NATO and Europe while affirming Greenland's sovereignty and self-determination.
The official text of the agreement has not yet been released, and the White House has not provided further details. The announcement comes after previous tensions regarding Trump's earlier attempts to purchase Greenland, which the island's government firmly rejected