President-elect Trump called out the nation of Panama for the “exorbitant” fees it charges the United States — and threatened to demand control of the key commerce node.
The once and future president fired off two Truth Social posts highlighting the United States’ construction, sale, and current relations with the vaunted Panama Canal — which he framed as an issue of national and financial security.
“If the principles, both moral and legal, of this magnanimous gesture of giving are not followed, then we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to us, in full, and without question
To the Officials of Panama, please be guided accordingly,” the President-elect wrote on Truth Social Saturday night. “The Panama Canal is considered a VITAL National Asset for the United States, due to its critical role to America’s Economy and National Security.”
A secure Panama Canal is crucial for US Commerce, and rapid deployment of the Navy, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and drastically cuts shipping times to US ports,” he wrote in another post. #trump #news #breakingnews #elonmusk #florida #india #israel #trending #trendingshorts #usa #PanamaCanal #TrumpAdministration #USEconomy #NationalSecurity #GlobalTrade #InternationalRelations #MaritimeCommerce #ShippingRoutes #ForeignPolicy #EconomicPolicy #GeopoliticalInfluence #InfrastructureImportance #StrategicAsset #USPanama #PoliticalRhetoric

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