Trump says US and Denmark reach deal to expand military presence in Greenland
The US claims the deal will give it 'permanent control' over Greenland's security and allows it to expand its military presence on the Arctic island.
US President Donald Trump has announced a deal with Denmark to expand the US military presence in Greenland. According to Trump, the agreement gives the US "permanent control" over Greenland's security.
The details of the deal are not fully elaborated in the reports, but it is said to allow for an expanded US military presence on the Arctic island.
President Trump had previously threatened to take control of Greenland by force from the NATO ally Denmark. The terms of the agreement, including any financial arrangements, are not specified in the reports, although one report mentions a payment of $205.00.
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- Trump announces agreement giving US 'permanent control' over Greenland security thenationalnews.com
- US and Denmark reach deal on Greenland, Trump says channelnewsasia.com
- Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster US military presence in Greenland toronto.citynews.ca
- Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster US military presence in Greenland winnipegfreepress.com
- US, Denmark reach Greenland security agreement - Trump rte.ie
- Trump: US strikes security deal with Greenland, Denmark thehill.com
- Trump says US, Denmark reach deal to expand military presence in Greenland france24.com
- Trump claims deal struck with Denmark to give U.S. security control over Greenland cbc.ca
