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Why does Greenland matter to the US?
Donald Trump says a new deal gives the US complete control over the island’s security.
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Trump ‘settled for less’ with new US-Denmark Greenland security deal
The US-Denmark Greenland security deal gives Trump an agreement without delivering his ambition to annex the territory.
Published On 19 Sep 2026
Trump says deal with Denmark gives US ‘permanent control’ over Greenland
Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a US defence pact next week, pending approval from both parliaments.
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![(R-L) Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Greenland's government leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sign a joint declaration in Nuuk, Greenland, on September 7, 2026. [Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix /AFP]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/afp_6a9f585faf8f-1788827743.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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