Trump's Controversial Stance on Regaining Control of the Panama Canal

Politics

1 year ago

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Credited from: NYTIMES

President-elect Donald J. Trump hinted at the possibility of using military force to reclaim the Panama Canal, returned to Panamanian control decades ago.
Trump previously accused Panama of allowing Chinese soldiers to exert control over the canal and claimed they charge the U.S. "exorbitant prices" for shipping.
He warned that if these prices are not lowered, he will demand complete control of the canal upon taking office.
This renewed interest aligns with long-held objections by some Republicans regarding the decades-old treaty that relinquished U.S. control of the canal.
The article discusses the implications of Trump's stance and raises questions about ownership, Panama's response, and China's involvement.