U.S. Interest in Greenland and Panama Canal

SOURCE news.yahoo.com
President-elect Trump suggests U.S. owning Greenland is essential for national security and freedom, despite Greenland's prime minister stating the island is not for sale. Trump also expresses frustration with fees charged for the use of the Panama Canal and asserts that oversight of the canal should return to the U.S.

Key Points

  • President-elect Trump believes U.S. ownership of Greenland is crucial for national security
  • Greenland's prime minister firmly states that Greenland is not for sale
  • Trump expresses frustration over fees charged for the Panama Canal and suggests oversight should return to the U.S.
  • Panamanian President asserts Panama's sovereignty over the Panama Canal

Pros

  • Potential strategic advantages for the U.S. in owning Greenland
  • Asserting control over the Panama Canal could benefit the U.S.

Cons

  • Greenland's prime minister and Danish officials reject the idea of selling Greenland
  • Panama asserts its sovereignty over the Panama Canal