The U.S. administration is discussing the possibility of signing an agreement with Greenland that would effectively bring the territory into America’s sphere of influence, according to Reuters, citing three informed sources.
Two officials from Donald Trump’s administration and another knowledgeable source told Reuters that Washington is considering offering Greenland a Compact of Free Association (COFA). Similar agreements already exist between the United States and several Pacific island nations — the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau.
Under COFA, the U.S. provides partner countries with a wide range of services — from postal delivery to emergency response and defense. In return, the U.S. military receives unrestricted access and the ability to operate in those countries, while trade with the U.S. remains largely duty-free.
According to sources, discussions about the potential agreement with Greenland are taking place within the U.S. National Security Council and the Office of Energy Dominance, established under the Trump administration.
However, unlike the sovereign states currently party to COFA agreements, Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. A European source told Reuters that Copenhagen had not been informed of the U.S. plans.
The Trump administration has repeatedly expressed strategic interest in Greenland, including past proposals to purchase the island. Recently, Trump even suggested the possible use of military force to establish control over the territory — remarks that drew a sharp rebuke from Denmark, which called such statements unacceptable.
