Summary
President Trump announced a new agreement with Denmark and Greenland that gives the United States permanent control over security in Greenland. The deal will be signed during the UN General Assembly, and it allows the U.S. to build a large military presence and have veto power over other countries' military or sensitive investments on the island.Key Facts
- The U.S. and Denmark, including Greenland, will sign a security agreement soon in New York.
- The agreement gives the U.S. permanent control over security matters in Greenland.
- President Trump said the deal would cost the U.S. no money.
- The U.S. plans to build a large military presence in Greenland but has not given details about size or location.
- The U.S. will have veto power over other countries establishing military bases or important investments in Greenland.
- The deal does not give the U.S. full ownership or sovereignty over Greenland.
- Greenland and Denmark have repeatedly said Greenland is not for sale.
- The U.S. already has military access to Greenland under a 1951 defense agreement with Denmark.
