Trump renews interest in Greenland and Panama Canal ownership for U.S. security

President-elect Donald Trump has renewed his interest in acquiring Greenland and controlling the Panama Canal. He claims that ownership of these areas is vital for U.S. national security and trade interests. Greenland's prime minister stated that the territory is not for sale. Trump criticized Panama for high fees charged to U.S. ships using the canal, suggesting he might demand its return to U.S. control. Panama's president affirmed that the canal belongs to Panama and will remain so. These statements mark a shift in Trump's foreign policy approach, moving from isolationism to a more assertive stance. He previously floated the idea of buying Greenland in 2019, which was rejected by Denmark.