- 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.
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Atlas Winston
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