U.S. Commerce Secretary Explains Trump’s Stance On Greenland, Panama Canal & Canada

In a world-exclusive conversation at the India Today Conclave, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick lays out Donald Trump's bold geopolitical vision. Speaking to Business Today Executive Director Rahul Kanwal, Lutnick clarifies Trump’s stance on acquiring Greenland, revisiting control over the Panama Canal, and even the possibility of Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state. Lutnick argues that U.S. security interests necessitate a change in the status quo, particularly in the Panama Canal, where he claims China has gained strategic control. He also defends Trump’s views on Greenland’s importance to the Arctic and suggests that the people of Canada may prefer American governance over their current leadership. This explosive discussion raises major global implications—can the U.S. realistically pursue such territorial ambitions? And how does this differ from China’s stance on Taiwan? Watch this high-stakes interview to get exclusive insights into Trump’s geopolitical playbook and what it means for the world.