US President Donald Trump says the United States will not allow China to take over the Panama Canal. Speaking on Wednesday, he argues that China is attempting to expand its influence over the strategic waterway. Trump also criticizes the canal’s transfer of control, saying the US should not have ceded the canal. He further claims that Panama sharply increases transit fees after taking over operations. In his account, these actions are presented as part of a broader shift in control and influence away from Washington. While the outlets report Trump’s remarks and concerns, they do not provide additional independent details or evidence in the coverage summarized here. Overall, the reporting reflects Trump’s warning that the US will oppose any attempt by China to control the canal, alongside his criticism of Panama’s fee policy and the original decision to relinquish US control.
Trump says US will not allow China to gain control of Panama Canal
US President Donald Trump says the United States will not allow China to take over the Panama Canal. Speaking on Wednesday, he argues that China is attempting to expand its influence over the strategi...
- Trump says the US will not allow China to take over or control the Panama Canal.
- Trump warns that China is trying to expand its influence over the canal.
- Trump says the US should never have ceded control of the canal.
- Trump claims Panama increases transit fees after taking over the canal.
- The reports reflect Trump’s statements; they do not add independent verification or new evidence.
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.
3 hours agoTrump claimed that Panama sharply increased transit fees after taking over and warning that China is trying to gain influence over the strategic waterway.
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