The president-elect threatened to hit Denmark with tariffs ‘at a very high level’ if officials don’t cooperate with his bid to take over Greenland.

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as he declared U.S. control of both to be vital to American national security.

President-elect Donald Trump declined on Monday to rule out military or economic action as part of his avowed desire to have the U.S. take back control of the Panama Canal and acquire Danish-controlled Greenland.

In recent weeks, President-elect Donald Trump has threatened trade wars with Canada and Mexico, mused about taking over Greenland, and talked about bringing the Panama Canal.

The incoming Trump administration, set to take office in January 2025, is preparing for a shift in U.S. foreign policy. This recalibration aims to refocus the United States’ role in the world, prioritizing pragmatism and strength.

President-elect Donald Trump said he would not promise to avoid a military confrontation over his desire to bring Greenland or the Panama Canal under US control.

The Panama Canal, often heralded as one of the wonders of the modern world, is far more than a feat of engineering -- it is a cornerstone of U.S. national security and economic prosperity. This vital maritime shortcut has connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans for over a century,