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Editorial: La Vanguardia

  • United States President-elect Donald Trump has expressed his desire to expand U.S. territory, including the use of military force and economic pressure.
  • He proposed annexing Greenland and regaining control of the Panama Canal, as well as pressurizing Canada to become the 51st U.S. state.
  • Internationally, there is growing concern about the measures Trump could take once he assumes the presidency.
  • The European Union's response was diplomatic, emphasizing the importance of respect for sovereignty.
  • Trump has previously focused on Greenland because of its geostrategic importance and rich deposits of rare earths.
  • His expansionist approach caused outrage in Denmark, the sovereign of Greenland, as well as in France and Germany.
  • It is suggested that the EU needs to take a stance on the matter, prepare for a possible trade war, and respond to Trump's interference.

Conclusion: Trump's presidency threatens to radically change international relationships, particularly with Europe. His expansionist and imperialist posture forces the EU to re-evaluate its strategic autonomy and prepare for possible commercial conflicts and violations of state sovereignty.