National Defence Minister David McGuinty of Canada described the United States’ agreement to increase its military presence in Greenland as “encouraging.” The deal, which maintains Greenland under Danish sovereignty, was announced after months of U.S. President Donald Trump’s public threats to take control of the territory. While the Canadian minister expressed optimism, local residents remain nervous and skeptical about the implications of the new arrangement. The agreement, still under details, has not eased concerns among Greenlanders, who have been anxious since Trump’s repeated claims of wanting to acquire the island. The U.S. Has not yet released specifics about the military expansion, leaving many in the region uncertain about its long-term impact.