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Trump's Comments on the Panama Canal
Recently, former President Donald Trump made headlines by suggesting that the United States should retake control of the Panama Canal. This claim has reignited discussions surrounding the Canal’s history and its significance in global trade, particularly concerning national security.
Trump has characterized the negotiation that culminated in the so-called Torrijos-Carter Treaties of 1977 as a “lazy negotiation.” These treaties transferred control of the Canal from the United States to Panama, a decision Trump believes was a mistake that undermined U.S. interests. His recent remarks reflect a sentiment among some Americans that the U.S. should maintain control over this crucial maritime route.