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The current Panamanian President, José Rul Mulino, responded vehemently to Trump's comments, asserting that "every square meter of the Panama Canal belongs to Panama." Mulino indicated that the fees charged to American vessels are fair, based on current market conditions. Meanwhile, the former president voiced concerns about China's influence over the Canal, mistakenly implying that foreign control could inhibit U.S. access and interests.