President-elect Donald Trump’s suggestions to acquire Greenland, take control of the Panama Canal, and annex Canada as the “51st state” have alarmed world leaders. Trump hinted at potential military or economic pressure, causing global concern over his intentions.
Canadian and Danish leaders rejected the ideas outright, labeling them unrealistic provocations, while some experts speculate Trump’s remarks aim to generate fear for strategic leverage. Greenland, significant for Arctic routes, and the Panama Canal, a major trade passage, are critical geopolitical interests. Trump’s unpredictability has amplified diplomatic tensions as allies and rivals assess his seriousness.
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