Even before he officially took office for the second time on January 20th, the incoming US President Donald Trump is causing a stir with his plans and demands – and in some cases also concern. He does not rule out military action to implement his desires in Greenland. He wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America” and is also bringing a merger between the USA and Canada into play.
Naturally, this is not well received at all in the affected countries. Politicians from Mexico and Canada immediately clearly rejected Trump’s fantasies. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum, elected in the summer – the first woman to hold this office – countered with a counterproposal. The south of the USA could also be called “America Mexicana,” she said: “Sounds good, doesn’t it?”
At the press conference, she showed an old map from 1607 on which the southern part of the United States has that name. Until the Mexican-American War in the 19th century, current US states such as California, Arizona and Texas were part of Mexico.
Canada also clearly rejects Donald Trump
Similar statements also came from Canada. Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party, said: “Maybe California wants to be our eleventh province? Or Oregon? Or Washington?” Trump had previously suggested several times that Canada should become the 51st state of the USA. May even listed the advantages that Canada could offer: free health insurance, safe streets, stricter gun laws, abortions were allowed.
There were also clear words from the head of government. Justin Trudeau, still Prime Minister of Canada, declared: “The probability of Canada becoming part of the United States is less than that of a snowball in hell.” Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly wrote on X: “Our economy is strong. Our people are strong. We will never give in to threats.” However, Trudeau has announced his resignation. Another administration will have to deal with Trump’s taunts during his second term.
Sources: “National Post”, Justin Trudeau on X, Mélanie Joly on X, Claudia Sheinbaum on X, DPA news agency
Watch the video: Donald Trump looks at Greenland and does not rule out militarily asserting his interests. Now the Chancellor is reacting – and putting Trump in his place.
