Trump does not rule out using US military to control Panama Canal, Greenland | Wilnesh News

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday refused to rule out using U.S. troops to control the Panama Canal and Greenland, continuing a series of recent comments he has made about acquiring more territory for the United States in his second term.

“We need them for economic security,” Trump said of the Central American trade routes and the autonomous territory of Denmark during a lengthy news conference at his Florida home, Mar-a-Lago.

A reporter asked Trump if he could assure the public that he would not use military or economic coercion to fight for any land.

“No, I can’t guarantee you either,” the president-elect responded.

“The Panama Canal was built for our military. I’m not going to commit to it, no… maybe you have to do something,” he said.

Trump has also expressed concern and frustration with China’s activities in the Panama Canal and Greenland, potentially sending a signal to a powerful adversary that China is working to expand its global influence.

The canal “is operated by China,” he said. “We didn’t give it to China and they abused it.”

At the same press conference, Trump announced that his administration would seek to rename the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America.”

“What a beautiful name. And so fitting,” he said.

this rich in petroleum body of water is The ninth largest in the worldand is identified on maps as the Gulf of Mexico Since the 1500s.

Since winning the November presidential election, Trump has repeatedly considered annexing territory, particularly the Panama Canal. He criticized former President Jimmy Carter, who died on December 29, for negotiating the treaty that ultimately gave Panama full control of the 51-mile waterway.

The Republican, who took office less than two weeks ago, also expressed interest in making Canada the “51st state.”

But he said on Tuesday he was considering applying economic pressure only on U.S. allies and major trading partners, rather than military pressure.

“This is a really big deal,” he said of Canada’s annexation to the United States. “It’s also much better for national security if you take away that artificial line and see what that looks like.”

Trump complained about the U.S. trade deficit with Canada, saying: “If you’re a state, that’s fine, but if you’re another country, we don’t want to have it.”

Trump threatens to impose Large tariffs For products imported from Canada, Second largest trading partner with the United States

But Trump said in a statement that if Canada becomes a state of the United States, “there will be no tariffs imposed on Canada.” truth society Published Monday. His comments came after embattled Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he would step down as the country’s leader.

Trump’s expansionist rhetoric has sometimes been met with ridicule.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford jokingly offered counteroffer Monday Canada buys Alaska and other U.S. states, then concluded: “That’s not realistic.”

And Trudeau write on X On Tuesday afternoon, “the chances of Canada becoming part of the United States are slim to none.”

Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede bluntly stated in December that the island’s “Not for sale And will never be sold.

Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., arrived in the Greenland capital Nuuk on Tuesday, reportedly to create media content.

his father, in a truth society posts The day before, Trump Jr. said he was here to “visit some of the most spectacular areas and attractions.”

“Greenland is an incredible place and its people would benefit greatly if it became part of our country,” Trump wrote.