Trump's Shopping Cart: Greenland, the Canal, and Canada
On April 4, 1949, the U.S. and Denmark were among the 12 founding members of NATO. Seventy-six years later, the U.S. threatened military action against Danish territory—Greenland—citing national security. Greenland, an autonomous region of Denmark with a population of 56,000, overwhelmingly opposes joining the U.S.
This is not an isolated case. Former U.S. President Trump also targeted the Panama Canal, claiming China controlled it and that the U.S. should “take it back.” Although Chinese firm Hutchison Ports sold its stake, the canal remains under Panamanian control.
Additionally, Trump suggested Canada become the “51st state” and join a missile defense system or face high tariffs. His approach mirrors real estate tactics: pressure, threaten, and act if refused—as seen in Venezuela.
This transactional logic extends to crypto. Trump’s family launched World Liberty Financial, retaining 75% of token profits. Investments from figures like Justin Sun and Abu Dhabi’s sovereign fund coincided with regulatory relief and a pardon for Binance’s Changpeng Zhao.
The article warns that undermining international rules—like NATO—threatens the very system that enables such power. If the U.S. dismantles the order it built, its influence may crumble.
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