Trump renames the Gulf of Mexico and raises the military threat against Panama and Greenland

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At a press conference on Tuesday, Donald Trump, President-elect of the United States, sparked a wave of controversy by announcing his intention to rename the Gulf of Mexico in “Gulf of America” and refusing to exclude the use of military or economic force to achieve its ambitions concerning the Panama Canal and the Greenland.

A barely veiled economic and military threat

Asked about his intentions toward Panama and Greenland, Trump said: “I can’t confirm anything. We need these territories for our economic security. » He did not rule out the possibility of military actions, stressing that the United States could “be forced to act”.

This statement echoes his speech on the economic strengthwhich he plans to also use against Canada. Trump has mentioned his desire to unify the two countries, seeing the merger as a positive step forward for national and economic security.

Severe protectionist measures

The president-elect also announced his intention to impose “extremely strict” tariffs on trade with the Mexico and the Canada. Regarding Mexico, he renewed his criticism of illegal immigration, saying: “Mexico must stop allowing millions of people to cross our borders. »

Trump also explained that the change in the name of the Gulf of Mexico in Gulf of America better reflected, in his opinion, the national and geographic identity of the United States.

Increased pressure on NATO

At the same conference, Trump urged NATO members to increase their military spending to 5% you PIBwell beyond the current objective of 2 %. He accused alliance members of not contributing fairly to their own defense, while asserting: “They can all afford it.” »

A polarizing speech before taking office

These declarations come a few days before his official inauguration, scheduled for January 20, 2025. They reflect a protectionist posture and a geopolitical vision focused on the economic and military domination of the United States, fueling debates on its approach to international relations.

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