Trump won't rule out employing the U.S. military to manage the Panama Canal or Greenland.

• On Tuesday, Donald Trump, the president-elect, refused to rule out employing the U.S. military to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland.
• Trump has also expressed interest in making Canada the "51st State."
• According to reports, Donald Trump Jr. journeyed to Nuuk, Greenland's capital, to produce media content.

On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out the possibility of using the U.S. military to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, further expanding on his recent comments about acquiring more territory for the United States during his second term.

Trump stated during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago that both the Central American trade route and the autonomous territory of Denmark are crucial for economic security.

Trump was questioned by a reporter about whether he could guarantee that he would not employ military or economic pressure to obtain land.

The president-elect responded, "I cannot guarantee either of those two outcomes."

The Panama Canal was constructed for military purposes. However, I am not fully committed to that statement. It is possible that you may need to take action.

Trump conveyed worry and irritation regarding China's actions in the Panama Canal and Greenland, potentially indicating to the formidable U.S. competitor its own attempts to expand its worldwide influence.

China is currently operating the canal," he stated. "However, we did not grant it to them, and they have misused it.

During the same press conference, Trump declared that his administration intended to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America."

He remarked that the name was lovely and fitting.

Since the 1500s, the Gulf of Mexico has been known as a petroleum-rich body of water, which is the world's ninth largest.

Trump has frequently speculated about annexing territories, particularly the Panama Canal, since winning the November presidential election. He has also criticized Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29, for negotiating the treaty that granted Panama full control over the 51-mile waterway.

In less than two weeks, the incoming Republican will also consider Canada as the "51st State."

He stated on Tuesday that he was considering applying only economic, rather than military, pressure on the U.S. ally and significant trading partner.

"He stated that incorporating Canada into the United States would be beneficial for national security, as it would eliminate the artificial border and provide a clearer picture of the situation."

Trump criticized the U.S. trade deficit with Canada, stating, "It is acceptable for a state to have this, but for another country, we do not desire it."

The U.S.'s second-largest trading partner, Canada, faces the threat of large tariffs being imposed by Trump.

If Canada became a U.S. state, there would be no tariffs, Trump stated in a Truth Social post Monday. This comment was made after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as the country's leader.

Trump's expansionist comments have at times been met with ridicule.

On Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford humorously proposed that Canada purchase Alaska and certain U.S. states, but later stated, "It's not practical."

On Tuesday afternoon, Trudeau wrote that there was no possibility of Canada joining the United States.

In December, Greenland's prime minister, Mute Egede, stated that the island is "not for sale and will never be for sale."

On Tuesday, Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of Trump, arrived in Nuuk, Greenland's capital, to produce media content.

Yesterday, his father posted on Truth Social that Trump Jr. had visited "some of the most magnificent areas and sights."

Trump wrote that Greenland is an incredible place and the people will greatly benefit if it becomes part of our nation.