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Trump Seeks Permanent US Troop Base, Investment Veto in Greenland

5/19/2026

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U.S. officials demand a permanent military foothold and investment veto that could lock Greenland's future.
U.S. President Donald Trump, Denmark and Greenland negotiators met in Washington to discuss expanding U.S. rights in Greenland.
The United States seeks a ‘forever clause’ to keep troops in Greenland even if it declares independence.
American officials want veto power over major Greenlandic investments to block rivals such as Russia and China.

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U.S. officials demand a permanent military foothold and investment veto that could lock Greenland's future.
U.S. President Donald Trump, Denmark and Greenland negotiators met in Washington to discuss expanding U.S. rights in Greenland.
The United States seeks a ‘forever clause’ to keep troops in Greenland even if it declares independence.
American officials want veto power over major Greenlandic investments to block rivals such as Russia and China.