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Trump says the US will not let China take over Panama Canal
Trump said Panama raised canal fees four times and warned the United States would not let China take over the waterway.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump criticized the historical transfer of the Panama Canal at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, vowing to prevent China from gaining control of the waterway.
- Trump's remarks referenced the 1977 Torrijos-Carter Treaties, which mandated transfer of the waterway to Panama; the country assumed full control in 1999.
- The Panama Canal handles about 40% of United States container traffic, equating to over $270 billion in annual cargo; Trump claimed Panama raised transit prices four times after assuming control.
- Regarding potential Chinese influence, Trump asserted, "Now China's trying to take over the Panama Canal, and we're not going to let that happen." The statement reflects his administration's stance on foreign control.
- The 51-mile canal was built and initially managed by the United States. Following the signing of the 1977 Torrijos-Carter Treaties, a phased transition took place, culminating in Panama assuming full, sovereign control and ownership of the waterway in late 1999.
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'China is trying to take control over Panama Canal', claims Trump
Trump was referring to a 1977 decision in which the US transferred control of the canal under the Torrijos-Carter Treaties, a process that culminated with Panama assuming full control of the waterway in 1999
·Mumbai, India
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‘China trying to take over Panama Canal,’ warns Trump; vows he will not let it happen
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said China is trying to expand its influence over the Panama Canal, a strategic waterway, which was previously under Washington's control. He said the US should never have ceded the canal, accusing Panama of raising transit fees after taking control.
·New Delhi, India
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Trump says he will not allow China to take control over Panama Canal, why it matters for US?
Trump's remarks referred to the US decision to transfer control of the canal under the 1977 Torrijos-Carter Treaties, a process that culminated with Panama assuming full control of the waterway in 1999.
·India
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