President Donald Trump brought back his administration's intention to take over the Panama Canal to the forefront of the conversation, saying the possibility is "sort of on the table."

President Trump didn’t rule out attempting to take control of the Panama Canal. “I don’t want to tell you that,” Trump said when asked by a reporter if he would seek to take back the canal. He added,

Prediction market traders ramped up bets that more international shake-ups in places like Greenland and Panama may come after the U.S. operation in Venezuela. The positions come as investors note the Trump administration's shift toward quick and forceful international strikes.

President Trump's pursuit of Greenland threatens to reignite a trade war with Europe and upend the NATO alliance.

The World Economic Forum, which opened Monday in Davos, Switzerland, was dominated by the deepening rift between the United States and the European powers over US President Donald Trump’s efforts to take control of Greenland.

U.S. President Donald Trump has cast renewed focus on acquiring Greenland. The administration’s increasingly assertive push to take control of the Danish territory could have significant consequences for both the Arctic and the NATO alliance.

The strategic importance of Greenland is growing, and NATO has underinvested in Arctic security. But President Trump, intent on ownership, is rebuffing deals with Europe to solve the problem.

Joe Biden promised Europe that "America is back" early in his presidency, aiming to mend ties after Donald Trump's tenure.

President Trump sent mixed signals on his threats to take over Greenland ahead of meetings with European allies in Davos this week. After inflammatory messages were posted online, Trump seemed to signal a deal could be reached.

Greenland framework, announced by President Trump on January 21, 2026, following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the World Economic Forum

U.S. President Donald Trump told the World Economic Forum he 'won't use force' to acquire Greenland from Denmark, calling for 'immediate negotiations' to make it happen. 'They have a choice. You can say yes,