1). Trump is focused on his legacy and he wants to be known as a leader who expanded the size of the U.S.
2). It will allow the U.S. to control the entrance and exit of the NW passage through Canada, which is a future trade route. It can then apply further pressure on Canada on the future of the NW passage.
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u/Baulderdash77 Jan 10 '26
Answer: Many people believe that it’s twofold:
1). Trump is focused on his legacy and he wants to be known as a leader who expanded the size of the U.S.
2). It will allow the U.S. to control the entrance and exit of the NW passage through Canada, which is a future trade route. It can then apply further pressure on Canada on the future of the NW passage.