Just days before his inauguration, Donald Trump expressed a desire to acquire Greenland and take control of the Panama Canal, emphasizing a vision of territorial expansion. His inauguration speech highlighted the U.S. as a growing nation eager to increase wealth and territory. Recent tariffs on Colombia indicated a more aggressive stance towards allies, raising concerns among foreign leaders. In an interview, historian Greg Grandin noted that Trump's approach aligns with a long-standing pattern in U.S. history rather than reflecting a newfound isolationism. Trump's intentions for his second term remain uncertain as he signals a militaristic direction.
"Trump has been sounding these notes of aggression and expansion quite a bit lately... his increasingly militaristic comments have concerned foreign allies and led to questions about what the next four years could look like in terms of how America exerts power abroad."
"There's a longstanding historical tradition in the U.S. regarding territorial claims and control, and Trump’s comments about Panama are part of that narrative rather than a new normal."
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