America News Today: After talking about merging Canada with America, the next target of incoming President Donald Trump is Mexico. Trump said on Tuesday that as soon as he comes to power, he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. America has been fed up with illegal immigration through Mexico for decades. After coming to power, Trump has talked about taking strict action against infiltrators coming from Mexico. Trump will take oath as the new President of America in place of Joe Biden on January 20.
Just a day earlier, Trump had created a stir by saying that Canada should merge with America. Canada has adopted a very strict stance towards both its northern and southern neighbours. After coming to power, he has said that he will impose strict tariffs (taxes) on both the neighbours. Trump said on Tuesday, “We are going to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. America’s Bay is such a beautiful name and it is fitting. Mexico is really in trouble. Too much trouble. This is a very dangerous place.”
‘Mexico should take action against infiltrators’
During a press conference amid Trump’s slogan of MAGA i.e. Make America Great Again, Trump said that Mexico will have to stop allowing millions of people to come to our country. They can stop them and we’re going to impose very serious tariffs on Mexico and Canada because Canada, they come through Canada as well. The drugs coming from these countries are in record numbers.
Will America also take over the Panama Canal?
Trump hinted that he may also establish control over the Panama Canal in the future. When the media asked the future President of America whether military force can also be used to gain economic benefits, Trump did not rule out the options. When asked emphatically, Trump made it clear that he cannot give you any assurance on either of these. Trump also criticized former US President Jimmy Carter’s decision to return control of the Panama Canal to him. He believes that America has been cheated in this deal.
FIRST PUBLISHED: January 8, 2025, 07:49 IST
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