US President Donald Trump has said the United States and Denmark have reached an agreement that would give Washington permanent security authority over Greenland and prevent American adversaries from stationing troops there.
Trump described the agreement as an “Infinite Life” arrangement with no expiration date and no cost to American taxpayers in a Truth Social post shared on his X page on Friday.
He said the agreement addresses several US concerns and guarantees that Washington would “forever have the total ability to do what is necessary in Greenland” to protect and defend Greenland and the United States.
Key elements outlined by Trump include a strict prohibition on any U.S. adversary establishing a base, maintaining a military presence, or undertaking critical investments in Greenland without explicit written authorization from the United States.
He stated that the United States will immediately commence efforts to establish a significant military presence in appropriate regions of Greenland, collaborating with Greenlandic authorities on infrastructure and development.
Trump characterized the agreement as a historic breakthrough, noting that while previous U.S. presidents had recognized Greenland’s strategic importance for over a century, none had successfully secured such an arrangement.
“This is a dream come true for the United States of America, one that is very important, historic, and special,” he stated, adding that the solution benefits the U.S., Denmark, Greenland, and allies.
Following months of hostility between Washington and Copenhagen, the announcement was made.
Backstory…
Since returning to office in January 2025, US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said the United States needs to annex Greenland for national security reasons. He has at times threatened to acquire the territory “the hard way” and impose taxes on Denmark.
Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, is the world’s largest island and has a population of about 57,000. Under a 1951 defence treaty, the United States operates Pituffik Space Base in northwest Greenland.
Leaders from Greenland and Denmark have confirmed progress towards a formal agreement.
The three sides expect to sign the agreement next week on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, according to the office of Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
Greenland Premier, Jens-Frederik Nielsen said the agreement “recognizes Greenland’s interests and our place in the international cooperation. It is to the benefit of us all.”
Further information from U.S. authorities made it clear that no territory or sovereignty would be transferred as part of the agreement.
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