# Why does Greenland matter to the US?

https://mins.news/en/item/71135

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-23 18:35 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/9/23/why-does-greenland-matter-to-the-us-2?traffic_source=rss

> US President Donald Trump says a new agreement between the United States, Denmark and Greenland gives Washington “permanent control” over the Arctic island’s security. However, authority remains with Denmark, Greenlanders’ protections are included in the deal, and NATO will remain involved.

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