Donald Trump, speaking at a conservative rally, proposed regaining control of the Panama Canal from Panama, criticizing shipping fees. He also touted his 'dream team Cabinet' and promised economic prosperity, border security, and swift resolutions to Middle East and Ukraine conflicts. This comes amidst a Republican party seeking unity despite recent budget battles and Trump's influence on congressional proceedings.
Donald Trump suggested Sunday that his new administration could try to regain control of the Panama Canal that the United States “foolishly” ceded to its Central American ally, contending that shippers are charged “ridiculous” fees to pass through the vital transportation channel linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
His appearance capped a four-day pep rally that drew more than 20,000 activists and projected an image of Republican cohesion despite the past week's turbulence in Washington with Trump pulling strings from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida as Congress worked to avoid a government shutdown heading into the Christmas holiday.
The canal depends on reservoirs to operate its locks and was heavily affected by 2023 Central American droughts that forced it to substantially reduce the number of daily slots for crossing ships. With fewer ships using the canal each day, administrators also increased the fees that are charged all shippers for reserving a slot.
“I’m not going to stand for it," Trump said. "So to the officials of Panama, please be guided accordingly.”A short time after Trump's speech, Mulino released a video declaring that “every square meter of the canal belongs to Panama and will continue to belong” to his country.
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