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.
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.
As an American, so am I.
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.