His “America First” agenda is shaping up to focus on his administration’s relationships with several other countries and territories, specifically Greenland, Panama, and Canada, as he works to reimplement his foreign policy beginning next month. Here is what Trump has said about these three places and his plans.

Greenland

Greenland, a territory of Denmark, has been eyed by Trump since his first term in the White House, during which he wanted to purchase it from Denmark, but Danish officials told him it was not for sale. The territory is rich in natural resources, including gold, silver, copper, and oil, and is a vital artery offering access to the Arctic.

In announcing his ambassador to Denmark, Ken Howery, on Sunday evening, Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland despite the Danes showing no interest in a sale.

“For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity. Ken will do a wonderful job in representing the interests of the United States,” Trump said.

The most recent U.S. territorial acquisitions were in 1947, involving three sets of islands in the Pacific that later became independent from the country.

Panama

Another acquisition Trump teased over the weekend was the Panama Canal, which the U.S. gave control of to Panama under then-President Jimmy Carter. The U.S. constructed the canal in 1914 and maintained it until a treaty in 1977, which fully gave control to the Panamanians in 1999. The decision was criticized at the time by conservative politicians and has remained controversial in some circles.

Trump renewed interest in the discussion on Saturday with a post to Truth Social in which he called it a “VITAL National Asset for the United States” for the economy and national security.

“A secure Panama Canal is crucial for U.S. Commerce, and rapid deployment of the Navy, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and drastically cuts shipping times to U.S. ports. The United States is the Number One user of the Canal, with over 70 percent of all transits heading to, or from, U.S. ports. Considered one of the Wonders of the Modern World, the Panama Canal opened for business 110 years ago, and was built at HUGE cost to the United States in lives and treasure — 38,000 American men died from infected mosquitos in the jungles during construction. Teddy Roosevelt was President of the United States at the time of its building, and understood the strength of Naval Power and Trade,” Trump said.

He also said Carter “foolishly gave it away” and expressed concern over how the canal is now being controlled, blasting “exorbitant prices and rates of passage.”

“The fees being charged by Panama are ridiculous, especially knowing the extraordinary generosity that has been bestowed to Panama by the U.S. This complete ‘rip-off’ of our Country will immediately stop. The United States has a vested interest in the secure, efficient, and reliable operation of the Panama Canal, and that was always understood,” Trump said.

“We would and will NEVER let it fall into the wrong hands! It was not given for the benefit of others, but merely as a token of cooperation with us and Panama. If the principles, both moral and legal, of this magnanimous gesture of giving are not followed, then we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to us, in full, and without question. To the Officials of Panama, please be guided accordingly!” Trump added in the two-part post.

Panamanian officials have rejected Trump’s calls to cede control of the canal, but Trump repeated his threats of taking the canal during a speech on Sunday and in another post on Truth Social.

“We’ll see about that!” Trump said in the Sunday post responding to the Panamanian president’s rejection.

Canada

The Great White North is one of the U.S.’s closest allies, but Trump has joked about the country becoming the 51st state and mocked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, calling him governor.

While the U.S. acquiring Canada appears to be more of a joke by Trump, he is concerned about the security of the U.S.-Canada border.

Trump opened his foreign policy postelection by blasting Mexico and Canada over border problems and the flow of illegal drugs into the country. The president-elect has talked with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and appears to have had productive discussions with her.

The discussions between Trump and Canadian officials have made more headlines, as the incoming administration threatens blanket 25% tariffs if things are not changed to Trump’s liking.

Canadian officials unveiled a slate of measures to increase border security in a bid to thwart tense relations between Ottawa and the incoming Trump administration in Washington, D.C.

Trump’s strong-arming of Trudeau and the unpopular Liberal government has put the prime minister’s tenure under further uncertainty, as polling indicates Trudeau’s party would be swept out of power if an election were held today. Such an election would mean Trump would likely deal with a more right-wing government in Canada.