Trump renews calls to buy Greenland and suggests reclaiming Panama Canal

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Donald Trump is renewing his calls to buy Greenland from Denmark, a proposal he made during his first term. He claims U.S. control of Greenland is essential for national security. Greenland's leader rejected the idea, stating, "We are not for sale." Trump also suggested the U.S. could reclaim the Panama Canal, citing rising shipping costs. He criticized Panama's control of the canal, which the U.S. built but handed over in 1999. Panama's president affirmed that the canal belongs to Panama. Additionally, Trump has proposed that Canada become the 51st U.S. state, referring to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as its "governor." Trudeau implied Trump was joking, despite their recent meeting to discuss trade tariffs.


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