Trump expresses interest in buying Greenland and reasserting control over Panama Canal

President-elect Donald Trump expressed interest in purchasing Greenland, emphasizing its importance for U.S. national security. He announced Ken Howery, a PayPal co-founder, as his choice for ambassador to Denmark, where Greenland has self-rule. Trump also threatened to reassert U.S. control over the Panama Canal, claiming Panama charges excessive fees. He voiced concerns about potential Chinese influence in the region during an event in Arizona. The Panama Canal was previously U.S.-owned but was transferred to Panama decades ago. Trump highlighted that the canal's ownership has provisions that he believes should be revisited.