Donald Trump signaled a more assertive "America First" policy by proposing U.S. control of the Panama Canal and revisiting the idea of purchasing Greenland. Trump criticized Panama for "unfair" canal fees and cited national security concerns about China’s influence in the region.

President-elect Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that the United States could take control of Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal in a grievance-filled post. News' Aaron Gilchrist reports on the history of Trump's targets and the geopolitical implications of his musings.