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President-elect Donald Trump addresses the media at a news conference at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida. Image: AP
(The Post News)- On Tuesday, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump declined to dismiss the possibility of invading Greenland or Panama when questioned about the U.S. potentially using military force to obtain the Arctic island or the canal in the Central American nation.
Greenland, which hosts a significant U.S. military installation is an autonomous region of Denmark, a longstanding ally of the U.S. and a founding member of NATO. Trump questioned the validity of Denmark’s assertion regarding Greenland.
The Panama Canal has been exclusively managed by the country of its name for over 25 years. In 1979, the U.S. handed back the Panama Canal Zone to the nation and concluded its joint management of the crucial waterway in 1999.
When questioned about whether he would exclude economic or military pressure to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal, Trump responded, “I’m not going to promise that.” No. You may need to take action.
Trump, set to assume office on Jan. 20, suggested the possibility of making Canada a U.S. state, stated he would insist on significantly increased defense spending from NATO allies and vowed to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
With two weeks remaining before his inauguration, Trump started to sketch an assertive foreign policy without much consideration for diplomatic factors or the worries of the U.S. partners.
Trump indicated that he might implement tariffs on Denmark if it declines his proposal to buy Greenland, which he claims is crucial for U.S. national security. Just prior to Trump’s remarks, his son Don Jr. reached Greenland for a personal trip.
Trump claimed that Biden’s initiative, which is among a series of last-minute actions taken by the Democratic administration, was sabotaging his plans for when he assumed office.
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