Trump claims US Greenland security deal, China reportedly among adversaries being kept out
Por Teresa Elena Frontado — South China Morning Post – News feed
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US president says Washington will expand its military presence on the island; sources report the restrictions include China
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Teresa Elena Frontado in Washington Published: 5:49am, 19 Sep 2026 Updated: 6:40am, 19 Sep 2026 US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States had reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that gives Washington permanent authority over security on the Arctic island and requires American approval for military activity or sensitive investment by US adversaries.
In a Truth Social post, Trump described the arrangement as giving the US “permanent control over security, and all other needs” in Greenland.
He said no US adversary could establish a base, maintain a military presence, or make sensitive investments there without Washington’s express written approval.
The US would immediately begin developing a large military presence on the island, Trump said, adding that Washington would work with Greenlanders on its development and construction. He said the agreement had no end date and would come at no cost to US taxpayers.
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