According to reports, citing people familiar with the matter, the Trump administration is considering making recommendations to Greenlandic leaders to sign a so-called "Free Association Agreement" (COFA) with the United States. According to reports, the United States has signed such agreements with some Pacific island countries.

The terms of such an agreement vary depending on the circumstances, but typically the United States provides essential services in exchange for the U.S. military being free to operate within the signatory country's territory.
It is reported that its trade with the United States will be tariff-free.