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Anxiety is rising in Europe as President-elect Donald Trump outlines an aggressive foreign policy stance before his inauguration on January 20. In a recent address at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Trump hinted at using military pressure to assert control over Greenland, a territory belonging to Denmark, and threatened economic sanctions against Canada. He also proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” and expressed a desire for the U.S. to regain control of the Panama Canal.
Trump's remarks have led to unease among European allies, who fear that his administration's approach could strain Euro-Atlantic relations. Senior officials from the European Union and NATO are particularly worried about Trump's threats, which mark a shift from the cooperative tactics seen under the Biden administration. Trump's comments have been interpreted as part of a broader expansionist strategy targeting territories he associates with U.S. security interests.
Responses from Canada and Mexico have been defiant. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejected the notion of annexation, while Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized Trump's views on drug cartels in the country, affirming Mexico's sovereignty. Meanwhile, prominent Republican figures in the U.S. have praised Trump's position, indicating support for his territorial ambitions.
As the global community watches closely, experts warn that Trump's confrontational rhetoric could lead to significant changes in international relations, potentially destabilizing established alliances and agreements.