Trump raises eyebrows with proposal to control Panama Canal and Greenland

Donald Trump recently suggested that the U.S. could take control of Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal. In a Christmas Day post on Truth Social, he claimed U.S. shippers face high fees in the Panama Canal, which he believes is influenced by China. Trump's comments have raised concerns among world leaders, as they differ from his previous "America First" policies. He emphasized the importance of Greenland for national security and suggested Canada could benefit from becoming a U.S. state. Leaders from Panama and Greenland have rejected Trump's ideas. They affirmed their sovereignty and denied any unfair treatment of U.S. vessels in the Panama Canal, attributing recent price increases to drought and competition.