WATCH: Trump signs agreement with leaders of Denmark and Greenland
Summary
President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Denmark and Greenland to improve security in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions. The deal allows the U.S. to expand its military presence in Greenland while keeping the island under Danish control, even if Greenland becomes independent in the future.Key Facts
- The agreement was signed during the U.N. General Assembly in New York.
- It aims to strengthen Arctic and North Atlantic security involving the U.S., Denmark, and Greenland.
- Greenland remains under Danish control, but the U.S. military can increase operations there.
- The deal will stay in place even if Greenland gains independence.
- The U.S. will modernize and expand its base at Pituffik Space Base in northwest Greenland.
- New U.S. defense areas may be established at Narsarsuaq in the south and Mestersvig in the east of Greenland.
- The U.S. has had a military presence in Greenland for decades but currently has about 200 soldiers there.
- Trump previously talked about acquiring Greenland but is now focusing on military and security cooperation.
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