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U.S. to build large military presence in Greenland

CNBC • September 18, 2026 • general

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President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Greenland and Denmark granting the U.S. "permanent control over security, and all other needs" in Greenland, signaling plans to develop a large military presence on the island.
The new deal appears to fall short of Trump's previous goal to acquire Greenland as part of the United States, with Greenland maintaining it is not for sale.
Trump claimed the agreement addresses all U.S. concerns and will come at no cost to the United States, though the official text of the deal has not been released.
Greenland and Denmark have not confirmed the deal, and the White House has yet to provide further details or respond to inquiries.
The announcement follows existing U.S. military presence in Greenland under a long-standing defense agreement with Denmark.