Donald Trump is refusing to rule out using US military force to retake control of the Panama Canal and seize Greenland, citing economic security as a driving factor. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressub The incoming US president explicitly declined to give assurances against using military or economic coercion when pressed about his plans regarding Panama and Greenland. Trump also cited taking control of Canada under 'economic force'. The remarks are likely to set off diplomatic alarm bells around the world as Trump prepares to return to the White House later this month Trump refuses to rule out using military to take Panama Canal and Greenland ► https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/07/trump-panama-canal-greenland The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► https://bit.ly/3uhA7zg Sign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-edition Website ► https://www.theguardian.com Facebook ►https://www.facebook.com/theguardian Instagram ► https://instagram.com/guardian The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► https://bit.ly/guardiannewssubs Guardian Australia ► https://bit.ly/guardianaussubs Guardian Football ► https://bit.ly/gdnfootballsubs Guardian Sport ► https://bit.ly/gdnsportsubs It's Complicated ► https://bit.ly/ItsComplicatedSubs Guardian Live ► https://bit.ly/guardianlivesubs #trump #panamacanal #greenland #donaldtrump #politics #usa