Trump Proposes U.S. Reclaim Control of Panama Canal
The proposal, citing high transit fees and alleged foreign influence, has drawn sharp criticism from Panama and reignited historical tensions over sovereignty.
- President-elect Donald Trump has proposed that the U.S. retake control of the Panama Canal, citing 'ridiculous' fees and concerns about foreign influence, particularly from China.
- Panama's President José Raúl Mulino firmly rejected the idea, emphasizing the canal's sovereignty and its critical role in Panama's national identity and economy.
- The Panama Canal has been under Panamanian control since 1999, following the Torrijos-Carter Treaties signed in 1977, which marked a peaceful transition of authority from the U.S.
- Critics argue that Trump's comments reflect a broader pattern of nationalist and transactional foreign policy, echoing past U.S. interventions in Latin America.
- Trump's remarks have raised concerns about potential damage to U.S.-Panama relations and broader Latin American perceptions of American overreach.
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