Trump Signs Arctic Security Pact With Denmark and Greenland

In late September 2026, President Trump signed a security agreement with the leaders of Denmark and Greenland focused on Arctic security and military cooperation. The deal follows a period of tension over Trump's earlier statements about wanting to acquire Greenland.

The agreement is being welcomed in Greenland, though some skepticism remains about the level of trust. Trump has presented the pact as a major achievement, but it largely builds on existing security arrangements between the United States and Denmark. The signing marks a shift from Trump's previous ambition to "own" Greenland to a more limited security partnership.