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Trump announces agreement granting US permanent security control in Greenland

Danish officials indicate the pact protects their sovereignty and expect signing next week.

Updated Sep 18, 2026 · 23:33 UTC3 reports

The short version

President Donald Trump announced a security agreement with Denmark granting the U.S. permanent control over security in Greenland.[Deutsche Welle · The Washington Sun]
The agreement blocks U.S. adversaries from building bases or making sensitive investments in Greenland without U.S. approval.[Deutsche Welle · The Washington Sun]
Trump stated the U.S. will immediately begin developing a larger military presence on the island to protect strategic positioning and mineral access.[The Washington Sun]
Danish officials stated the accord preserves their sovereignty, with formal signing anticipated next week.[The Washington Post]

President Donald Trump announced an agreement between the U.S., Denmark, and Greenland granting the U.S. permanent security control.[Deutsche Welle · The Washington Post · The Washington Sun]
Trump stated that the agreement bars U.S. adversaries from establishing bases or making sensitive investments in Greenland without approval.[Deutsche Welle · The Washington Sun]
The U.S. plans to immediately start developing a expanded military presence in Greenland.[The Washington Sun]
Danish officials reported that the agreement protects Denmark's sovereignty and territorial integrity, with signing expected next week.[The Washington Post]

Formal signing of the agreement remains pending, though Danish officials expect it to occur next week.[The Washington Post]

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