Trump suggests U.S. could reclaim Panama Canal over shipping fees dispute

Donald Trump has made a provocative statement regarding the Panama Canal, suggesting the U.S. could demand its return if Panama does not lower fees for American ships. He posted this on Truth Social, calling it the "United States Canal." Trump criticized the fees charged by Panama, labeling them as excessive. He emphasized that the canal was a gesture of cooperation and warned that the U.S. would not allow it to fall into "the wrong hands." In response, Panama's President José Raúl Mulino asserted that the canal belongs to Panama and will remain under its control. Trump replied, "We'll see about that," indicating ongoing tensions over the issue.