Donald Trump is a politician who frequently comes into discussion and controversy even when he is in power and not. Trump, who has been holding the post of US President since January 20, has recently come into controversy due to his comments about Greenland Islands, Panama Canal and Canada.

Trump, who was elected in the presidential election on November 5, said on Sunday that Greenland, the autonomous island of Denmark, is essential for America. Before that, Trump said that he would regain control of the Panama Canal in the Republic of Panama, attack Mexico and make Canada the '51st state'. "For national security and freedom around the world, the United States feels that full ownership and control of Greenland is necessary," Trump wrote on his social network Truth Social. He announced the appointment of Pay-Pal co-founder Ken Howery as the US ambassador to Denmark and said that Greenland's "ownership is essential". "Kane will do a wonderful job representing America's interests," Trump said.

The Prime Minister of Greenland Mute Aged gave an immediate strong response to Trump's comments . "We are not for sale and we will not be available for sale," he said, "We must not lose our long struggle for freedom." However, we must remain open to cooperation and trade with the rest of the world, especially our neighbours.' Not . However, we must remain open to cooperation and trade with the rest of the world, especially our neighbors: Mute AG, Greenland PM

Trump previously said he wanted to 'buy' Greenland in August 2019. were . Trump was said to be attracted to Greenland's natural resources. But the then prime minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, announced that "Greenland is not for sale". She has been the Prime Minister of Denmark continuously since June 2019. Frederickson responded that Trump's statement was "absurd". Because of this, Trump canceled his state visit to Denmark. While Trump's visit to Denmark was scheduled for September 2, 2019 at the invitation of Queen Margaret II of Denmark. After Trump canceled the visit, Frederickson apologized. But within a few hours, Trump called him "very bad and unpleasant". "I think the Prime Minister's statement is absurd," Trump said, "I thought it was an inappropriate statement." If we had said no, we would not have been interested.'

Frederickson was speaking to America rather than to himself, Trump said. "You don't talk to the United States like that, at least to the United States under my administration," Trump said. Denmark's Prime Minister's Office and Ministry of Foreign Affairs have not responded to Trump's latest comments. But Denmark's conservative politician Rasmus Jarlov has made it clear that the government's control over Greenland is not up for discussion or negotiation. "To the extent that US activities are aimed at controlling Danish territory, it must be prohibited and countered." Then they can't come there,' wrote Zarlov on the social network 'X'.

Known as the 'Pearl of the Mediterranean', Greenland Island is a self-governing territory of Denmark . It has been part of Denmark since 1721. Residents of Greenland are fully Danish citizens. Greenland lies to the east of Canada's Arctic Archipelago and lies between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans. Greenland is the largest island in the world with an area of ​​21 lakh 84 thousand square km. Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, is closer to New York than to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. Nook is 3,534 km from Copenhagen and 2,977 km from New York. About 56,800 people live in Greenland.

Since 2009, they have the right to declare the island independent from Denmark. The Greenland Self-Government Act of 2009 granted the people of Greenland the right to self-determination with the option of independence. In April 2023, Greenland's parliament has decided on a draft constitution. Some have interpreted this as a major step towards freedom.

Although part of the North American continent, Greenland has been politically and culturally close to Europe (especially Norway and Denmark) since 1968. Greenland is rich in minerals, oil and natural gas. But because the economy depends on the fishing business and annual subsidies from Denmark, Greenland's pace of development is slow. The US Space Force's Pitufic Air Base is located on the northwest coast of Greenland. Because of this, Greenland is strategically important to the US military and its ballistic missile warning system.

Trump has also repeated that former US President Harry Truman once offered to buy Greenland. Truman offered to buy it for $100 million in 1946. Which is currently equivalent to about 1 billion 40 million dollars . But in terms of natural resources and diplomatic importance, it is estimated that today's value will be ten times higher. The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory in 1803 for $15 million. Similarly, in 1867, Alaska was bought from Russia for 7.2 million dollars. In 1916, the United States bought the Danish West Indies (US Virgin Islands) from Denmark for $25 million. The US bought the Philippine Island from Spain in 1946 and later abandoned it.

Trump has also warned that he will take control of the Panama Canal again. Saying that the American ships passing through the canal have been charged high fees, Trump has warned to reduce the fees or hand over the canal to the United States. "The tariffs taken by Panama are ridiculous and highly unfair," Trump said, addressing supporters in Arizona on Sunday, "The heavy exploitation of our country will be stopped immediately." José Raúl Mulino responded that "every square meter of the canal and the surrounding area belongs to his country". Mulino says that there will be no compromise on Panama's sovereignty and independence. Earlier, Trump said that the Panama Canal is an important national asset for the United States. "If shipping rates are not reduced, we will demand the return of the Panama Canal to us quickly and unconditionally," Trump said.

This canal is a man-made canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans through the narrow neck of the Republic of Panama. After the construction of the canal, the distance between the east and west coasts of America has decreased by about 12,875 km. About 14,000 ships pass through the canal every year. A boat takes 8 to 10 hours to cross the canal. The 82 km long canal was built over years. The French company that took over the construction of the canal started work in January 1882. But after the work did not progress as expected, the US started work in May 1904.

The canal opened on August 15, 1914 was handed over to Panama on December 31, 1999 . According to the 1977 agreement between US President Jimmy Carter and Panamanian General Omar Torrios, the US handed over the canal. 25,600 workers died during the construction of the canal. Most of them died of malaria and fever.

Similarly, Trump has asked Canada to merge with America. He asked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to join and become the governor of the 51st state of America. US media reports that Trump made such a proposal during a three-hour discussion with Trudeau at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida last Friday.

After Trudeau's complaint that Canada's economy is in trouble due to the customs tax imposed by the United States, Trump proposed to merge with the United States . Earlier, Trump said that he would impose a 25 percent tax on goods imported from Canada. Trudeau said that the move would have a serious impact on the Canadian economy. In response, Trump stated that the United States has a trade deficit of 100 billion dollars with Canada.

Trump claims that most citizens of Canada also want to remain as the 51st state of America. Why do we give more than one billion dollars in grants to Canada every year? No one can answer that. Most Canadian citizens also want to become residents of America's 51st state . I think it's a good idea," Trump wrote on social media.

Trump has threatened to declare drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizations and send special forces to Mexico. The move appears to violate Mexico's sovereignty and sour relations with America's largest trading partner. Trump has said that he will issue an "executive order" imposing tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China as soon as he takes office as president on January 20.

Although Trump has made a serious proposal regarding the purchase of Greenland Island, the proposal to regain control over the Panama Canal and Canada to become the 51st state is seen as pressure for American interests. US trade is Trump's main issue, and he is believed to have pressured Panama to lower tariffs on ships using the canal. In addition, Trump's latest statement is seen as a sign that American foreign policy will change after he enters the White House on January 20.