US EditionTrump says US ships should be allowed to travel through the Panama and Suez canals for free
- President Donald Trump called for U.S. Ships to travel freely through the Panama and Suez Canals, asking Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address the issue.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced an expanded partnership with Panama to allow U.S. Warships to travel 'first and free' through the canal.
- Trump emphasized that a secure Panama Canal is crucial for U.S. Commerce and national security, highlighting its role in maritime trade.
- The Panama Canal is a vital national asset for the U.S., handling about 40% of U.S. Container traffic each year, according to the U.S. Maritime Administration.
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Donald wants all the canals now
Still on his way back from the Pope's funeral, Trump decided the Panama Canal isn't enough. Now he wants the Suez Canal too. Well, not really. He just thinks we should get free passage because we're the United States. "American Ships, both Military and...
Trump Calls for Free Passage Through Panama and Suez Canals
President Donald Trump has demanded that American military and commercial ships be allowed to travel through the Panama and Suez Canals free of charge on Sunday, 27 April. In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump instructed Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address this issue “immediately.” He emphasized that both canals are vital for U.S. maritime interests, asserting that they “would not exist” without American contributions. The Panama Canal, …
Egyptian MPs slam Trump’s ’bullying’ over Suez Canal passage
US President Donald Trump’s recent comments demanding free passage for American ships through the Suez Canal have sparked a wave of popular outrage in Egypt, although no official government response has been issued so far. Speaking to The New Arab's Arabic sister outlet Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Egyptian journalist and Member of Parliament Mostafa Bakry criticised Trump’s statements, saying, "I do not know on what basis President Trump is demanding th…
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