Trump demands Panama lower Canal fees or return it to US – DW – 12/22/2024
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In a post on social media, the incoming US President Donald Trump described fees charged to use the key shipping lane as a "complete 'rip-off.'" He also warned of it falling into the "wrong hands."

Summary

Donald Trump criticized Panama Canal fees as “ridiculous” and demanded lower costs or the canal’s return to the US.

In a Truth Social post, Trump also expressed concern about potential Chinese influence over the waterway, despite no direct Chinese control of canal operations.

The canal, transferred to Panama in 1999, is vital for global trade, handling 5% of maritime traffic.

Trump’s comments follow record revenues of $5 billion announced by the Panama Canal Authority. Panama has not yet responded to his statements.

  • @njm1314English
    21•9 hours ago

    Yes by definition the diplomacy between two Nations is International politics. If it was internal us politics then it would be United States politics. I’m not sure what’s complicated about this, it’s common sense.

    Of course it could also be posted to a US News community. It could also be posted to a Panama news Community I suppose. Sometimes posts are appropriate more than one community.

    • fxomtEnglish
      13•8 hours ago

      On second thought, yeah, you’re probably right. I’m just really tired of hearing about trump, and my comments were a knee jerk reaction. Sorry.

      • @MutilationWaveEnglish
        1•6 minutes ago

        It’s so unfortunate that any of his big moves have international consequences. I don’t want the world to suffer from our mistakes but that’s the way it is.