Trump Administration Announces Greenland Security Deal, Medicaid Drug Pricing and H-1B Measures
Baljit Balli / Editor , Babushahi News Network
Washington / Chandigarh, Sept. 20, 2026: The White House has highlighted a series of actions announced by President Donald Trump this week, including a claimed agreement with Denmark and Greenland over U.S. security control, lower drug prices for Medicaid, renewal of a $100,000 H-1B fee, and measures aimed at expanding hunting and recreational fishing opportunities in the United States.
U.S. claims permanent security control over Greenland
According to the White House, President Trump has reached an agreement with the Kingdom of Denmark and Greenland that would give the United States permanent control over security and other security-related needs in Greenland at no cost to American taxpayers.
The White House said the agreement, described by Trump as an “Infinite Life” agreement, would prevent U.S. adversaries from establishing a base, maintaining a military presence or making sensitive investments in Greenland without U.S. approval.
The administration said it would begin developing a larger U.S. military presence in Greenland in cooperation with Greenland's people.
The announcement concerns the strategically important Arctic territory, which is an autonomous part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Danish officials have described the announced arrangement as binding, with reports saying the agreement is expected to be signed during the UN General Assembly in New York next week. (The Straits Times)
Medicaid to get Most-Favored-Nation drug pricing
The White House said that, beginning September 18, all 50 state Medicaid programmes will benefit from a Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) drug-pricing model, under which participating manufacturers provide rebates so that the final Medicaid price does not exceed the lowest prices paid by other developed nations.
According to the administration, the Council of Economic Advisers estimates that the programme could save taxpayers $64.3 billion over the next decade in Medicaid drug costs, including $36.6 billion in federal savings and $27.6 billion in state savings.
The White House said the Medicaid initiative forms part of a broader MFN programme that it estimates could generate about $600 billion in total savings.
$100,000 H-1B fee renewed
On September 18, Trump signed an executive order and proclamation concerning the H-1B nonimmigrant visa programme.
The White House said the measures renew a $100,000 fee on certain H-1B applications, originally imposed in 2025, and direct federal agencies to consider employers' recent or planned layoffs of U.S. workers when reviewing petitions.
The administration also cited what it described as a 92% decline in H-1B registrations from the largest IT outsourcing companies and a nearly 97% decline in consular-processing requests since its earlier action.
Hunting and recreational fishing
On September 17, Trump signed executive actions aimed at expanding hunting opportunities on federal lands and modernising federal management of recreational saltwater fishing.
The White House said the hunting order directs federal agencies to expand access to selected federal lands, review policies restricting recreational access and support the recruitment of a new generation of hunters. (The White House)
A separate order on saltwater angling directs federal agencies to reduce regulatory burdens on boaters, anglers and outdoor businesses and modernise fisheries-management practices. (The White House)
Other actions highlighted by White House
The White House also pointed to actions taken during the week on government procurement reciprocity and water quality, along with proclamations marking Constitution Day, Citizenship Day and Constitution Week, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and National Hispanic Heritage Month. (The White House)
First Lady Melania Trump also visited Ashe County, North Carolina, as part of a visit highlighting the community's recovery and resilience.
The White House additionally highlighted new legislation signed by President Trump, including H.R. 5334, S. 32 and S. 307, as well as private-sector investment announcements cited by the administration, including Coca-Cola's reported $10 billion U.S. infrastructure commitment and Deere's reported plan to bring back 375 employees.
The announcements form part of the Trump administration's broader “America First” policy agenda. The economic and employment figures cited above are claims and projections from the administration and should be distinguished from independently verified outcomes.
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