Trump’s craving for the creation of an American Empire; from Canada’s accession to expanding borders – Mehr News Agency | Iranian and world news

‌Mehr News Agency, International Group: US President Donald Trump, who returned to the White House in the final months of the year (January 20th) and seized power for the second time, presented his ambitious plans to expand American influence and territory. Some of these programs included Greenland’s seizure, the recapture of the Panama Canal, the accession of Canada and Mexico, as well as the renaming of the Mexican Gulf to the US Gulf.

Rename to the “Gulf of Mexico” to “US Gulf”

US President Donald Trump ordered the implementation of the “Gulf of Mexico” to the US Gulf in the early days of his second presidency. The move was taken as part of his policies to “restore America’s greatness”.

Following the order, the US Interior Ministry said in a statement that the name of the Gulf of Mexico had officially changed to the US Gulf. Also, the name of the Denali Peak in Alaska was also returned to Mount McKinley.

Technology companies also updated the name of the Gulf of Mexico in their map services. Google and Apple changed the name “Gulf of Mexico” to US Gulf users. These changes in services Google Map And Apple Applied.

This was met with different reactions. The President of Mexico, Claudia Shinbam, said the United States has no right to rename the Gulf of Mexico and is part of Mexico’s national identity. He also suggested that in the reaction, the name of North America be changed to “Mexican America”.

At the international level, this renaming has not been officially accepted. International organizations such as the International Hydrography Organization continue to use the name of the “Gulf of Mexico”. Reporting news agencies have also referred to the renaming, but they still use the traditional name.

In general, the renaming of the Mexican Gulf to the “US Gulf” has been renamed the US government, but it is not internationally accepted, and many countries and organizations continue to use the original name.

Canada as the fifty -first US state

Last year, Trump has repeatedly proposed Canada’s annexation as the fifty -first US state. He believes that this could help improve the security and economy of both countries.

The remarks have been met with sharp reactions from Canadian authorities. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau considered the proposal seriously and expressed concern about it. He emphasized that the Canadian -American border is unchanged and that these statements could damage the relations between the two countries.

Also, the Canadian Finance Minister also stated that these statements were no longer considered a “joke” and aimed at “weakening” the closest US ally.

Analysts believe that the offer faces serious challenges. Among the cultural and economic differences, legal issues and internal opposition in both countries. Also, in order to join Canada to the United States, there is a need for the approval of the US Congress and the satisfaction of the Canadian people, which seems to be not possible at the moment.

Proposal to annex Mexico to America

Donald Trump also raised Mexico’s accession to the United States last year. He expressed the idea for economic and security reasons, claiming that the move could help improve border conditions and combat drug cartels.

The remarks have received negative reactions from Mexican officials and the international community. Many analysts consider this proposal unrealistic and stressful. Also, the move, which seems unlikely, could lead to increased tensions in the relations between the two countries.

Mexico’s accession to America is politically, legally, and socially impossible, as the people and the Mexican government strongly oppose the loss of their sovereignty, and such a move can lead to internal crises and even armed conflicts.

In international law, this move is a violation of Mexico’s territorial integrity and will face a response from the United Nations and other countries. Also, the economy and the government system of the two countries have fundamental differences, and the acceptance of Mexico as new states requires widespread changes in American law that Congress or the American people are unlikely to agree.

Trump’s insistence on attaching Greenland to America

The US president always expressed his desire to join the United States last year. He claimed that the move was essential for international security and did not even reject the possibility of using military or economic power to convince Denmark.

The remarks were met with negative reactions from Danish and Greenland officials. Danish Prime Minister Drivorriksen emphasized that Greenland is not a sales. European leaders also criticized the statements and considered it a threat to Denmark’s territorial integrity.

Greenland is of high strategic, economic and military importance for the United States. The island is on the Arctic route and plays a key role in geopolitical competition with Russia and China, especially in terms of controlling new marine routes caused by the melting of polar ice.

Also, Greenland has reserves rich in rare minerals such as rare earth elements that are critical to the American technology and military industries. From a military point of view, the Thu Air Base, the largest US base in the Arctic, is of particular importance for tracking ballistic missiles and Russian military activities.

However, it seems that the idea is facing serious political and diplomatic obstacles, and it is unlikely to be implemented in the current situation.

Trump’s uprising to recapture the Panama Canal Control

In his speeches, Trump expresses the tendency to recapture the Panama Canal in his speeches. He has always stated that the Panama Canal’s delivery to the Panama government and the people of Panama “was under conditions, and if the ethical and legal principles of this great gift were not followed, the United States will call for complete refund to the United States.”

The remarks were met with a sharp response from Panama officials. Panama President Jose Raul Molino emphasized that the Panama Canal is under Panama’s rule and that any attempt to change this situation is unacceptable. International analysts have interpreted the statements as part of Trump’s imperialist tendencies that could increase geopolitical tensions.

Panama is of great strategic importance to the United States, as the Panama Canal, which connects it to the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean, plays a vital role in international trade and US military operations. This channel, one of the most important arteries of global transportation, allows ships to bypass the long route around South America, which helps reduce costs and time of transportation. Also, because of its geographical location, Panama is a key point in monitoring security in strategic areas and countering military threats in the Western Hemisphere.

The realization of Trump’s remarks that the Panama Canal reclaims from Panama as a serious and executive action seems unlikely. This will not only face the strong opposition of the Panama government and its people, but also violates international law and national sovereignty. International contracts formed after World War II and with global agreements have consolidated Panama’s rule over the channel. In addition, other countries and international organizations will also oppose this kind of actions, as any attempt to change the current situation can lead to diplomatic crisis and even military tensions.

Speech interest

In the same few months from Trump’s second round of presidency, his actions and statements about major changes in the North and South American political map, including the renaming of the Mexican Gulf to the US Gulf, trying to join Canada and Mexico to the United States, and even the seizure of Panama and Greenland, reflect the imperialist tendencies. These positions and actions have clearly raised concerns and negative reactions to neighboring countries and the international community. Many analysts see these statements not only as non -unnecessary, but also a threat to international relations and global norms.

While Trump puts these measures as a way to strengthen US power and security, the fact is that these ideas are facing serious legal, political and social barriers. Among these obstacles are the strong resistance of governments and the people of the target countries, cultural and economic differences, and legal and international challenges. In general, such actions cannot only be implemented rapidly, but if they continue, US relations with their neighbors may be serious and irreparable.