Trump Revives Greenland Purchase and Panama Canal Reclamation Ideas

President-elect Donald Trump outlines controversial proposals for U.S. territorial expansion, drawing strong international rebukes and skepticism over feasibility.

• Trump reiterated his desire to purchase Greenland, citing national security and resource interests, despite Denmark and Greenland rejecting the idea outright.
• The president-elect also proposed reclaiming control of the Panama Canal, claiming high fees violate prior agreements, a claim dismissed by Panama’s president as baseless.
• Experts and analysts have dismissed these proposals as highly unrealistic, with many viewing them as rhetorical posturing or negotiating tactics rather than actionable plans.
• Critics argue these statements reflect a neo-imperialist approach and raise concerns about U.S. adherence to international norms and treaties.
• The proposals have drawn widespread international criticism, with leaders in Denmark, Greenland, and Panama firmly rejecting any notion of territorial transfer.

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