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Greenland and Denmark assert US deal will not compromise sovereignty

Greenland and Denmark have stated that a proposed deal with the United States will not result in a loss of sovereignty.

The Business Standard ยท 19 September 2026, 6:00 PM

Key details regarding the proposed agreement remain ambiguous, specifically concerning the scope of the United States' military presence in the region. Furthermore, it remains unclear whether Washington would acquire any formal authority over Greenland's natural resources or its foreign policy. Despite these uncertainties, both Greenland and Denmark have maintained that the deal will not lead to a ceding of sovereignty.