Trump won't rule out using U.S. military to control Panama Canal or Greenland

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

54% : Trump also expressed concern and frustration about China's activity in both the Panama Canal and Greenland, sending a possible signal to the powerful U.S. adversary about its own efforts to extend its global reach.
52% : "We need them for economic security," Trump said of both the Central American trade route and the autonomous territory of Denmark, during a lengthy press conference at his Florida home, Mar-a-Lago.
41% : Since winning the November presidential election, Trump has repeatedly mused about annexing territories, especially the Panama Canal.
34% : "At the same press conference, Trump announced that his administration would seek to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America.
29% : A reporter asked Trump if he could assure the public that he would not use military or economic coercion in pursuit of either land.

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