Trump Announces US Security Deal on Greenland Called "Infinite Life" Agreement

On September 18, 2026, President Donald Trump announced a new security deal with Denmark and Greenland. He called it an “Infinite Life” agreement.

The deal gives the United States permanent rights over security needs in Greenland. Trump said there is no cost to the US and that the agreement has no end date.

Key Points of the Deal

The US will have lasting ability to protect Greenland and American interests there.
No US adversary can set up a military base, keep troops, or make sensitive investments in Greenland without written US approval.
The United States can expand its military presence on the island.
The deal includes permanent access, basing rights, and overflight rights for US forces.

The proposed US permanent security rights deal in Greenland — The deal would give the US permanent basing, access, and overflight rights in Greenland.

Trump said the US will start building a larger military presence in suitable parts of Greenland right away. He noted that past presidents knew Greenland was important but did not secure such a deal.

What Denmark and Greenland Say

Leaders from Denmark and Greenland confirmed they expect to sign the agreement next week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

They stressed that the deal respects Denmark’s sovereignty and Greenland’s right to decide its own future. No land is being transferred to the United States.

US, Denmark, and Greenland Arctic security cooperation — Denmark and Greenland say the deal respects Danish sovereignty and Greenland's right to determine its own future.

Why Greenland Matters

Greenland is a large Arctic territory rich in minerals. Its location is key for defense and shipping routes as the Arctic becomes more open. The US already has a military base there under older agreements. This new deal expands and locks in those rights for the long term.

Greenland's strategic Arctic location and mineral resources — Greenland's Arctic location and mineral wealth make it strategically important.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the agreement a permanent fix for US security concerns in the region.

The full details will become clearer once the agreement is formally signed. For now, it marks a major step in Arctic security cooperation between the three parties.