Authorities of Panama and Greenland have repeatedly said they won't hand over any territory to Trump, with Panama's president declaring that the canal "is going to stay in our hands forever," and Denmark's prime minister insisting "Greenland is not for sale."

But Trump’s concerns are also heavily influenced by something he often does not acknowledge: climate change and its growing influence on national security.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.