Will the US acquire part of Greenland in 2026?

President Trump's renewed push for US acquisition of Greenland in early 2026, citing Arctic national security needs amid concerns over Russia and China, initially included tariff threats on Denmark and European allies plus ambiguous references to military options. These efforts faced immediate pushback from Danish officials, Greenland's government, and NATO partners, who affirmed the territory's s…

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the United States acquires control of any land territory that is part of Greenland by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Only the transfer of sovereignty, or the acquisition of primary or exclusive jurisdiction or control qualifies. 1. Transfer of Sovereignty: This will qualify if a binding agreement or legal instrument results in a defined area of Greenland coming under the formal sovereignty of the U.S. (e.g., incorporated as a U.S. state, territory, possession, or other U.S. political classification), even if t…