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Trump demands Panama lower Canal fees or return it to US (www.dw.com)

submitted 22 hours ago by Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/nottheonion@lemmy.world

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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.

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[–] Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world 22 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

Panama should respond,

"In response to Trump's statement, Panama will talk with Putin about the possibility of a Russian military base to be built in Panama to safeguard free trade from interference from President Trump."

Trump can't get angry at his daddy Putin.

[–] Daikusa@lemmy.world 7 points 20 hours ago

I hate Putin but God please this happen because it would he so funny