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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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[–] fxomt@lemm.ee 11 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

Not all of us are American, I for one would love to block all news from the US; It's extra salt in the wound that this was posted on WORLD news.

[–] njm1314@lemmy.world 28 points 3 days ago (2 children)
[–] mPony@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

yes but it's really about TFG

[–] hungryphrog@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

This one may not be that important, but I would like to remind you that unfortunately the bullshit 'murica does does affect the rest of us.

[–] fxomt@lemm.ee 2 points 3 days ago

Yep, i agree. It's just really tiring to see US news most of the time. This was probably a knee jerk reaction from me. Sorry.