In a statement as bold as it was controversial, President-elect Donald Trump declared on Tuesday his intention to name the Gulf of Mexico as the” Gulf of America”. The news, accompanied by accusations of Mexico’s industry and immigration laws, has now stirred controversy on both sides of the border.
” We’re going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America”, Trump told reporters. ” What a wonderful brand. And it’s ideal. It’s ideal. Mexico must cease allowing the entry of millions of people.
Trump asserted that the US does “most of the job it” and claimed the sea “belongs” to America. The Democratic leader added that an official announcement may be made “at a potential date very shortly.”
A click at Mexico and tax threats
The remarks were part of Trump’s broader criticism of Mexico, which he labeled” a pretty dangerous area, essentially run by the cartel”. He threatened to impose severe taxes on both Mexico and Canada, as well as reiterating his long-standing concerns about the US’s business imbalance.
Trump said,” And we’re going to set very, very heavy tariffs on Mexico and Canada,” blaming Canada for being a drug trafficking way. ” The medicines that are passing by are at report levels.”
Trudeau’s departure sparks consolidation talk
Trump’s comment didn’t cease with Mexico. Following Justin Trudeau’s departure on Monday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, he suggested a US-Canada acquisition. ” Canada… they come through Canada too”, he said, alluding to pharmaceutical roads, when suggesting a possible unification of the two countries.
Traditional waters, strong statements
Since the 1500s, German maps have recognized the Gulf of Mexico, a body of water that covers more than 50 million square miles. History critics and experts on foreign policy have criticized Trump’s proposal to change its name, noting that it would probably face major international opposition.
Trump has spoken with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about new tax challenges. Social analysts predict that Trump’s statements will burden North American relations even more as neither leader makes any comments on the suggestion of renaming or merging.
With his opening just months ahead, Trump’s responses have set the stage for a controversial start to his leadership.
