In a recent rally in Arizona, President-elect Donald Trump criticized Panama for imposing what he described as “excessive fees” on the Panama Canal, a crucial waterway for global trade. Trump argued that these fees are unfair and hinted at the possibility of the United States regaining control over the canal, which was under U.S. administration until 1999.
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino swiftly responded, emphasizing Panama’s sovereignty and defending the fees as justified. Mulino stated that every square meter of the canal belongs to Panama and will continue to do so.
The Panama Canal, stretching 82 kilometers, connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and was constructed in the early 1900s. It remained under U.S. control until 1977.
Trump’s comments have sparked a diplomatic exchange, with Panama maintaining its stance on the canal’s independence and fee structure.
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