President-elect Donald Trump expressed a strong desire for the US to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal, citing their importance for national security and economic reasons. He indicated he would not rule out using military or economic force for these acquisitions. Both Denmark and Panama have rejected these claims, with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stating that Greenland is not for sale. Trump also criticized Canada and suggested it should become a state. His remarks included various controversial statements about environmental regulations and international relations. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)