US President Donald Trump has protested what he calls the unfair passage of US ships through thePanama Canal and threatened to return control of the waterway to Washington, meaning China's Influence over the Panama Canal is growing by the day .
"Our navy and our businessmen were treated unfairly and unjustly. The Panama accusations are unbelievable," he said on his latest social platform."This showed that the 'theft' against our country would be stopped immediately."
The Panama Canal, completed by the US in 1914, was returned to the Central American country in 1977 with an agreement signed by President Carter.
Panama took full control in 1999.
"We will not let this fall into the wrong hands!"
If Panama cannot make the canal "safe, efficient and reliable," he added, "then we will demand it from Panama." The canal will return to us without question.
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The post is a rare example of an American president saying he can force a sovereign nation to invade. It Also highlights the need for changes in U.S. foreign policy under the Trump administration, which has historically not hesitated to threaten friends and use harsh language when dealing with enemies.
Although Trump doesn't take office until next month, he has used his political influence in the final days of President Joe Biden's administration.
The real estate owner boasted during his election campaign that as a businessman he was particularly skilled in fighting for American business interests.Sail between Asia and America via the Panama Canal, bypassing the long and dangerous route around the southern tip of South America.
The main users of the waterway are the United States , China, Japan and South Korea.
