President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his desire for the United States to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal, calling both essential for national security and economic interests. In a wide-ranging news conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Trump made it clear he was unwilling to rule out using military or economic pressure to secure these territories, emphasizing their significance for U.S. defense and trade.
Trump also stirred controversy by suggesting that Canada should become part of the U.S., criticizing the shared border and challenging the importation of Canadian goods. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau firmly rejected the idea, calling any such proposal impossible.
While the news conference was initially focused on a $20 billion U.S. investment by Dubai-based Damac Properties, Trump’s comments veered into various topics, from environmental regulations to questioning wind power. He also remarked on renaming the Gulf of Mexico and discussed his son Donald Trump Jr.’s visit to Greenland.
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Both Denmark and Panama have rejected Trump’s territorial expansion ambitions, with Denmark’s Prime Minister asserting that Greenland belongs to its people, and Panama dismissing the claim of Chinese control over the canal.
Trump’s bold remarks, including a critique of past U.S. decisions, such as the return of the Panama Canal to Panama, further highlight his ongoing interest in reshaping U.S. territorial boundaries. However, the level of seriousness behind his proposals remains unclear.
