William McKinley, the 25th president, loved tariffs and expanded American territory. What more do you need to know?

Much like despots before him, Trump is employing a classic authoritarian tactic to justify some of his worst plans.

Trump reiterated his claim that China is “operating” the Panama Canal and said that the critical waterway had been “foolishly” given to Panama. “We didn't give it to China. We gave it to Panama, and we’re taking it back.”

McKinley, who was inaugurated in 1897, presided over the negotiations that created the Panama Canal. He loved tariffs, both as a way to fund the government and to protect domestic industry. And he courted, and was courted by, robber barons of the Gilded Age.

McKinley, 123 years after his assassination, often ranks as an above average but not spectacular president in presidential rankings. For Trump, McKinley ranks high because of his love of tariffs.

Hours into his second term as president, Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Denali, the tallest mountain in the US, to Mount McKinley in honour of former President William McKinley. Here's everything you need to know about the Republican president, who served for just under five years before he was assassinated.

The tallest peak in North America has been named Denali since 2015 when its name was officially changed under former President Barack Obama.

The President's order to rename Denali, North America's highest peak, back to Mount McKinley does not agree with Alaska senator.

In his inaugural address, Trump condemns China's influence over the Panama Canal, claiming unfair treatment of U.S. ships and hinting at policy changes.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

President Donald Trump has vowed to lower prices for all Americans, but his tariff proposal could work counter to that goal.

One of the most vexing political questions throughout American history has been the role and importance of the vice president. Originally, the vice president was little more than a backup in case the chief executive was suddenly incapacitated.

Trump's a fan of President William McKinley, giving the Canton, Ohio, native a major shout-out in his inaugural address.