When Donald J. Trump won a return to the White House, world capitals prepared for his administration’s actions rather than his words, with bigger nations strategizing to counter punitive tariffs. However, at a recent news conference, Mr. Trump hinted at using force to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal, renaming the Gulf of Mexico, and potentially making Canada the 51st state. This aggressive approach mirrors past eras of American imperialism, with Mr. Trump’s focus on territorial control raising concerns globally about a return to a “grabby world” and the resurgence of colonial ambitions.
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