Former President Donald Trump made explosive claims about the Panama Canal, calling for its return to the United States and accusing Panama of charging unfair fees. He also expressed fears about the canal falling into 'wrong hands,' specifically mentioning China's influence.
Donald Trump has made controversial claims about the Panama Canal , alleging that Panama is charging unfair fees and that the canal should be returned to the United States. Speaking at AmericaFest on Sunday, Trump questioned whether anyone had ever heard of the Panama Canal and asserted that the fees charged by Panama were 'ridiculous' and 'highly unfair.' He stated: 'It was given to Panama and the people of Panama, but it has provisions.
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, quickly and without question.' Trump also expressed concerns about the canal falling into the 'wrong hands,' referencing China's influence. He further claimed that the canal was 'a vital national asset' for the US and that former President Jimmy Carter 'foolishly gave it away' for a dollar. Panama's President José Raúl Mulino refuted Trump's claims in a recorded message, stating that China has no influence on the canal's administration and that every square meter of the waterway belongs to Panama.
Donald Trump Panama Canal China International Relations US Politics
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Trump Claims Demand for Panama Canal Return, Citing 'Exorbitant' FeesDonald Trump has sparked controversy by demanding the return of the Panama Canal to the United States. He alleges the canal's current management under Panama is unfair, charging exorbitant fees to US companies and the Navy. Trump also expressed concern about China's influence, vowing to prevent the canal from falling into 'wrong hands'. Panama's President has refuted these claims, stating that China has no control over the canal and that it remains fully under Panamanian ownership.
Read more »
Live news: Panama rejects Trump call for US to take back canalPanama rejects Trump call for US to take back canal
Read more »
Trump suggests he wants to regain control of Panama Canal when he assumes the PresidencyDonald Trump has suggested he may try to regain control on the Panama Canal after describing the deal to sell the passage to Panama as 'foolish'.
Read more »
Trump threatens to try to take back Panama CanalSpeaking at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Arizona, Donald Trump said he ‘can proudly proclaim that the Golden Age of America is upon us’.
Read more »
Donald Trump and Panama trade blows over control of canalPresident-elect says he would demand vital waterway be ‘returned’ to US if it is not operated to his liking
Read more »
Trump says US may take control of Panama Canal againThe US president-elect threatened to reassert US control over the Panama Canal after accusing Panama of charging excessive rates to use the Central American passage
Read more »