Trump says he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico... and doesn't rule out using military on Panama Canal and Greenland
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Trump says he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico... and doesn't rule out using military on Panama Canal and Greenland

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump did not rule out using military force to take control of the Panama Canal and Greenland and announced a bold plan to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America'. Donald Trump did not rule out using military force to take the Panama Canal and Greenland and announced a bold plan to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America' In a remarkable moment, a reporter asked Trump if could assure he would not use 'military or economic coercion' to take control of the Panama Canal and Greenland. The president-elect, 78, announced the name swap during a wide-ranging press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday morning Trump said the deal to hand the Panama Canal to Panama should have 'never happened' and said it was why the late President Jimmy Carter lost re-election Trump ramped us his threats to take over Greenland as his son Don Jr. landed in the territory Trump added he wants to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America'. Trump also used his 72 minute press conference to slam Biden for banning off-shore drilling in most of the federal waters off the United States.

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Mexico’s President Sheinbaum offers sarcastic response to Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ comment
16 hours, 14 minutes ago

Mexico’s President Sheinbaum offers sarcastic response to Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ comment

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum responded sarcastically on Wednesday to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The exchange has started to answer a larger question lingering over the bilateral relationship between the two regional powers: How would newly elected Sheinbaum handle Trump’s strong-handed diplomatic approach, …

‘Gulf of America’: Donald Trump announces plans to rename Gulf of Mexico, calls it ‘appropriate’
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1 day, 9 hours ago

‘Gulf of America’: Donald Trump announces plans to rename Gulf of Mexico, calls it ‘appropriate’

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump revealed on Tuesday that he intends to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, praising the new name as fitting and expansive. “We’re going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, which has a beautiful ring that covers a lot of territory. I’ll be introducing …

Trump’s threats to Greenland, Canada and Panama explain everything about America First
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1 day, 10 hours ago

Trump’s threats to Greenland, Canada and Panama explain everything about America First

CNN  

CNN — Donald Trump’s imperialist designs on Greenland, Canada and Panama often sound like the ramblings of a real estate shark who equates foreign and trade policy to a hunt for new deals. Trump, in his unique way, is grappling with national security questions the US must face in a new world shaped by China’s rise, the inequalities of globalization, …

What's Trump eyeing with claims on Canada, Panama Canal and Greenland
1 day, 10 hours ago

What's Trump eyeing with claims on Canada, Panama Canal and Greenland

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump's statements and social media posts have reignited debates and speculation about his aspirations for American territorial expansion. Trump has proposed using "economic force" to make Canada the 51st state of the US, and has expressed his desire to retake the Panama Canal, and acquire Greenland from Denmark. WHAT TRUMP SAID ON CONTROLLING CANADA, GREENLAND AND PANAMA …

What’s in a name? Gulf of America? Mexican America?
1 day, 10 hours ago

What’s in a name? Gulf of America? Mexican America?

LA Times  

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a news conference at the National Palace in Mexico City in October. At her daily news conference, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday displayed a colonial-era map of North America — with much of what later became the United States still shown as part of Mexico. “That sounds beautiful, no?” It was a sly …

Make Canada 51st state, retake Panama Canal: Trump's US expansion agenda
1 day, 10 hours ago

Make Canada 51st state, retake Panama Canal: Trump's US expansion agenda

India Today  

With just about two weeks left for his return to the White House, US President-elect Donald Trump threatened that he might use "economic force" to make Canada the 51st American state, while refusing to military action to acquire the Panama Canal and Greenland. While speaking to reporters on Tuesday at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, Trump, who is scheduled to …

Why does Trump want to rename the Gulf of Mexico?
1 day, 10 hours ago

Why does Trump want to rename the Gulf of Mexico?

India Today  

President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would move to try to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” a name he said has a “beautiful ring to it.” It’s his latest suggestion to redraw the map of the Western Hemisphere. The Gulf of Mexico is often referred to as the United States’ “Third Coast” due to …

'Not committing to that': Trump leaves military action open for Greenland, Panama Canal
1 day, 10 hours ago

'Not committing to that': Trump leaves military action open for Greenland, Panama Canal

India Today  

PALM BEACH: President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as he declared U.S. control of both to be vital to American national security. Addressing Trump’s comments in an interview with Danish broadcaster TV2, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the United States Denmark’s …

Trump says he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico. Can he do that?
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1 day, 10 hours ago

Trump says he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico. Can he do that?

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would move to try to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” a name he said has a “beautiful ring to it.” It’s his latest suggestion to redraw the map of the Western Hemisphere. The Gulf of Mexico is often referred to as the United States’ “Third Coast” due to …

Trump Declares He's Renaming Gulf Of Mexico To 'Gulf Of America'
1 day, 13 hours ago

Trump Declares He's Renaming Gulf Of Mexico To 'Gulf Of America'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” because “it’s ours.” “We’re going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, which has a beautiful ring that covers a lot of territory,” Trump said of the ocean basin that …

Trump says he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico. Can he do that?
1 day, 14 hours ago

Trump says he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico. Can he do that?

Associated Press  

President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would move to try to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” a name he said has a “beautiful ring to it.” It’s his latest suggestion to redraw the map of the Western Hemisphere. The Gulf of Mexico is often referred to as the United States’ “Third Coast” due to …

Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal
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Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal

Associated Press  

PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as he declared U.S. control of both to be vital to American national security. “I’m not going to commit to that,” Trump said, when asked if he would rule out the …

Donald Trump and the great Panama Canal tantrum
1 week ago

Donald Trump and the great Panama Canal tantrum

Al Jazeera  

The incoming president wants to punish Panama for failing to appreciate ‘the extraordinary generosity’ of the US. As Trump sees it, the Central American country’s behaviour is especially objectionable “knowing the extraordinary generosity that has been bestowed to Panama by the US”. As for the “extraordinary generosity” allegedly extended to the country by the friendly local superpower, just recall the …

Panama Marks 25 Years of Canal Handover Amid Trump’s Takeback Call
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Panama Marks 25 Years of Canal Handover Amid Trump’s Takeback Call

Deccan Chronicle  

Panama on Tuesday celebrated the 25th anniversary of the U.S. handover of the Panama Canal, which President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to take back.The commemoration was made more poignant by the death on Sunday of former President Jimmy Carter, who negotiated the 1999 handover deal.“On this, such a special day. a mix of happiness for this 25th anniversary of having …

Panamanian President gives major reality check to Trump over China operates Panama Canal claim: ‘Whole world is free…'
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1 week, 3 days ago

Panamanian President gives major reality check to Trump over China operates Panama Canal claim: ‘Whole world is free…'

Hindustan Times  

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino dismissed US President-elect Donald Trump's unfounded allegation that Chinese troops are “operating the Panama Canal”. Panama president José Raúl Mulino reacts after Donald Trump threatens to take control of Panama Canal This comes after Trump accused the Panamanian administration of “ripping off” the US at Panama Canal. Trump brutally targets Panamanian govt, extends Christmas greetings …

Sources explain 'Trump's fixation' on Panama and Greenland: CNN reporter
1 week, 5 days ago

Sources explain 'Trump's fixation' on Panama and Greenland: CNN reporter

Raw Story  

Donald Trump has been threatening to take over sovereign territories and reclaim control of the Panama Canal, and sources revealed the motives for his bluster. "Donald Trump's fixation this week over wanting to take control over the Panama Canal, as well as the revival of his desire to purchase Greenland, a Danish territory, is really part of a larger negotiating …

Donald Trump's expansionist vision sparks debate on America's global role
1 week, 6 days ago

Donald Trump's expansionist vision sparks debate on America's global role

India Today  

President-elect Donald Trump has reignited debates about American expansionism with bold proposals reminiscent of 19th-century Manifest Destiny. Panama Canal: Reclaiming American Influence Donald Trump suggested that his new administration could try to regain control of the Panama Canal that the United States “foolishly” ceded to its Central American ally. In the latest posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump began …

First Panama Canal, now Greenland: Why Trump wants to take control of territories that are 'not for sale'
2 weeks ago

First Panama Canal, now Greenland: Why Trump wants to take control of territories that are 'not for sale'

India Today  

Donald Trump is yet to begin his second term in office but has already started making ripples across the world. The US President-elect has sparked controversy with recent comments suggesting the US should take control of two major regions that are, quite firmly, not for sale: the Panama Canal and Greenland. During a conservative conference in Arizona, Trump complained about …

A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can’t take it back on his own
2 weeks, 2 days ago

A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can’t take it back on his own

LA Times  

Former President Carter looks over the Panama Canal on June 17, 1978. He says if things don’t change after he takes office next month, “we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to the United States of America, in full, quickly and without question.” Trump has long threatened allies with punitive action in hopes of winning concessions. Panamanian President …

A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can’t take it back on his own
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can’t take it back on his own

Associated Press  

PANAMA CITY — Teddy Roosevelt once declared the Panama Canal “one of the feats to which the people of this republic will look back with the highest pride.” More than a century later, Donald Trump is threatening to take back the waterway for the same republic. He says if things don’t change after he takes office next month, “We will …

A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can't take it back on his own
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can't take it back on his own

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The two sides eventually decided that their best …

‘Panama Canal belongs to Panamanians’: Mexican President supports Panama’s govt after Trump’s control threat
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

‘Panama Canal belongs to Panamanians’: Mexican President supports Panama’s govt after Trump’s control threat

Live Mint  

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, on Monday, December 23, supported the Panama government for standing up against U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's threat of reasserting control over the Panama Canal on Sunday, reported the news agency Reuters. “Indeed, the Panama Canal belongs to the Panamanians,” said Sheinbaum during her regular morning press conference, quoted by the news agency. Panama President's take on …

Trump threatens to take control of Panama Canal, staple of global economy
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump threatens to take control of Panama Canal, staple of global economy

Live Mint  

President-elect Donald Trump threatened to take control of the Panama Canal, accusing the Panamanian government of charging excessive shipping tolls to use the strategic waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. “We’re being ripped off at the Panama Canal like we’re being ripped off everywhere else," Trump said at a conservative conference in Phoenix on Sunday, demanding the return of …

Trump threatens to retake Panama Canal in Truth Social post
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump threatens to retake Panama Canal in Truth Social post

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to retake the Panama Canal …

Panama president slams back at Trump’s takeover threat: Canal belongs to Panama, ‘not negotiable’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Panama president slams back at Trump’s takeover threat: Canal belongs to Panama, ‘not negotiable’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino …

Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal, Panama's president balks at the suggestion
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal, Panama's president balks at the suggestion

New Indian Express  

The president-elect opened the speech by saying that "we want to try to bring everybody together. Then he suggested Democrats have “lost their confidence” and are “befuddled” after the election but eventually will ”come over to our side because we want to have them.” Atop a list of grievances — some old, some new — was the Panama Canal. “We’re …

Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?

Al Jazeera  

The Panama government has controlled the canal since 1999. “We’re being ripped off at the Panama Canal like we’re being ripped off everywhere else,” he said at the Arizona event, adding that the US “foolishly gave it away”. Following AmericaFest, Trump posted a picture on his Truth Social platform of the US flag flying over a narrow water body with …

What’s the history of the Panama Canal, and why is Trump threatening to retake control of it?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

What’s the history of the Panama Canal, and why is Trump threatening to retake control of it?

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend suggested the US should retake the Panama Canal, an idea that was immediately rejected by the government of Panama, which has controlled the passage for decades. In social media posts and remarks to supporters, Trump accused Panama of charging the US “exorbitant rates” to use the canal and hinted at growing Chinese …

Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. The US relinquished control years ago
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. The US relinquished control years ago

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Donald Trump suggested Sunday that his new administration could try to regain control of the Panama Canal that the United States “foolishly” ceded to its Central American ally, contending that shippers are charged “ridiculous” fees to pass through the vital transportation channel linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Addressing supporters at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Arizona, Trump …

Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal unless deal reached
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal unless deal reached

Hindustan Times  

By Gram Slattery Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal unless deal reached WEST PALM BEACH, Florida -President-elect Donald Trump threatened to reassert U.S. control over the Panama Canal, accusing Panama of charging excessive rates to use the Central American passage, which allows ships to cross between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. In a Saturday evening post on Truth …

Trump accuses Panama of exploiting US vessels, threatens to capture the canal
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump accuses Panama of exploiting US vessels, threatens to capture the canal

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump took to Truth Social, where he threatened to reclaim control of the Panama Canal, constructed by the United States in the early 20th century. Donald Trump criticized the 1977 treaty that transferred control to Panama and stated that if unfair practices continue, the U.S. would demand the canal's return. Trump’s comments referenced the 1977 treaty that transferred …

'Lie to sell his story': Critics outraged after Trump reveals plan to 'invade Panama'
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Lie to sell his story': Critics outraged after Trump reveals plan to 'invade Panama'

Raw Story  

Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to retake the Panama Canal, resulting in outrage from critics. Trump on Saturday took to his own social media site, Truth Social, to issue a threat to local Panama officials about the famous Panama Canal. Former prosecutor Ron Filipkowski said, "Trump is now apparently going to invade Panama and seize the canal after he conquers …

Panama’s president and Trump spar over Panama Canal
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Panama’s president and Trump spar over Panama Canal

Politico  

Trump reiterated his intentions to take back the Panama Canal, after threatening he would in a Truth Social post on Saturday. Trump said that the United States is being “ripped off” at the Panama Canal and has insinuated that China is gaining influence over the waterway. “We’re being ripped off at the Panama Canal like we’re being ripped off everywhere …

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal over ‘ridiculous fees’
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal over ‘ridiculous fees’

Al Jazeera  

Trump also hinted at China’s growing influence around the canal, which connects the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans. United States President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to demand control of the Panama Canal after accusing Panama of charging excessive rates on US ships passing through one of the busiest waterways in the world. “This complete ‘rip-off’ of our Country will immediately …

Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. Panama’s president balks at the suggestion
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. Panama’s president balks at the suggestion

LA Times  

Donald Trump suggested Sunday that his new administration could try to regain control of the Panama Canal that the United States “foolishly” ceded to its Central American ally, contending that shippers are charged “ridiculous” fees to pass through the vital transportation channel linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Addressing supporters at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Arizona, Trump pledged that …

'We will demand that the Panama Canal be returned': Trump issues threat to local officials
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'We will demand that the Panama Canal be returned': Trump issues threat to local officials

Raw Story  

"We will demand that the Panama Canal be returned," Donald Trump declared over the weekend. Trump on Saturday took to his own social media site, Truth Social, to issue a threat to local Panama officials about the famous Panama Canal. A secure Panama Canal is crucial for U.S. Commerce, and rapid deployment of the Navy, from the Atlantic to the …

Trump threatens to retake Panama Canal
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump threatens to retake Panama Canal

Politico  

It is unclear what spurred Trump’s invective about the canal. The canal is administered by an independent Panamanian government agency, the Panama Canal Authority, and China has made no public gestures towards buying the canal or increasing its footprint in the country in recent months. This region, known as the Panama Canal Zone, was administered by the United States and …

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