Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:25am on 08 Jan 2025,Wednesday International
US President-elect Donald Trump unveiled bold expansionist plans, including annexing Canada as the 51st state and renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America." Speaking at Mar-a-Lago, Trump promised to use "economic force" for Canada’s integration while refusing to rule out military action for control of the Panama Canal and Greenland. He criticized NATO allies for inadequate defense spending, urging a hike to 5% of GDP. Trump's proposals faced backlash, with Canadian and Panamanian officials rejecting his remarks. Denmark also rebuffed Trump's Greenland ambitions, calling it “not for sale.” Critics condemned the agenda as provocative and unrealistic.
