Trump announces US security deal with Greenland, expanding military presence

US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that grants the United States permanent control over security and defence matters on the Arctic island, calling it an 'Infinite Life' deal with no cost to America. Trump said the deal gives Washington the 'complete ability' to take any action needed to secure Greenland and the US, and will block adversaries from establishing military bases, maintaining forces or making sensitive investments there without US approval.

The United States will immediately begin developing a large military presence in Greenland, expanding on its existing base at Pituffik Space Base, while the agreement stresses that Greenland remains under Danish sovereignty and recognises the Greenlandic people’s right to self‑determination. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland Prime Minister Jens‑Frederik Nielsen both said the pact strengthens Arctic security while respecting Denmark’s territorial integrity and Greenland’s international role.

The three governments plan to sign the deal during the United Nations General Assembly next week, after which it will undergo the required parliamentary procedures before taking effect.

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SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/19/trump-announces-permanent-us-security-deal-with-greenland/