Trump renews calls to buy Greenland and suggests reclaiming Panama Canal

Donald Trump, the president-elect, is renewing his calls for the U.S. to buy Greenland from Denmark, a proposal he made during his first term. He argues that U.S. control of Greenland is essential for national security. In addition to Greenland, Trump has suggested that the U.S. could reclaim the Panama Canal and proposed that Canada become the 51st state. These comments have drawn responses from leaders in both countries, emphasizing their sovereignty. Greenland's government has firmly rejected Trump's claims, stating, "Greenland is ours. We are not for sale." The U.S. relinquished control of the Panama Canal to Panama in 1999, and recent droughts have affected its operations.