# Trump secures Greenland military access deal

> Trump signs military access deal with Greenland and Denmark.
- Title: Trump secures Greenland military access deal · Fox News
- Summary: Trump signs military access deal with Greenland and Denmark. Trump secured permanent U.S. military access in Greenland with Denmark, allowing expanded…
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- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/politics/why-trump-zeroed-greenland-worlds-largest-island-mostly-covered-ice-3-charts
- Author: Amanda Macias
- Published: 2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: greenland, denmark, us military, arctic security, trump, greenlandic territory, arctic, news, politics
## Trump and Denmark agree on Greenland security
President Donald Trump reached a deal with Denmark and Greenland granting the U.S. permanent military access, basing and overflight rights in Greenland.
## Greenland’s strategic importance grows
Greenland, home to a key U.S. military base and near emerging shipping routes, has become a strategic prize as Arctic ice melts and great powers compete for influence.
## Greenland’s geography and population
Greenland’s roughly 56,000 residents live in small coastal towns, with 80% of the island covered by an ice sheet and nearly the size of Alaska and Texas combined.
## U.S. and global military presence in Arctic
The U.S. has maintained a military outpost in northwestern Greenland since 1953, while Russia and China seek greater access to the region.
## Greenland’s critical mineral resources
Greenland’s melting ice exposes critical mineral resources, including rare earth elements used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, and military systems.
## Trump’s deal may expand U.S. Arctic influence
Trump’s agreement with Denmark and Greenland could give Washington a larger military and strategic foothold in the Arctic without full control of the island.
## Key takeaway

Trump secured permanent U.S. military access in Greenland with Denmark, allowing expanded strategic presence amid Arctic competition.