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Trump Threatens to Reclaim Panama Canal Over High Fees

  • Trump criticized Panama for charging 'exorbitant prices' for the use of the Panama Canal, calling it a 'rip off' to American vessels.
  • He stated that the U.S. would demand the return of the Panama Canal if Panama does not follow moral and legal principles.
  • According to Trump, the Panama Canal is a 'VITAL National Asset' for the United States, essential for its economy and national security.
  • Trump emphasized that the management of the canal is solely Panama's responsibility, not for China or anyone else.
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The president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, threatened to recover the Panama Canal if it did not reduce the price of tolls on American ships and accused China of being behind the operations of the interoceanic route. Here are five keys of the channel: – Panamanian administration, not Chinese - The 80 km long interoceanic road is operated by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), an autonomous public entity. Its functions are described in …

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Lucianne broke the news in on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
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