President-elect Donald Trump has demanded Panama reduce fees on the Panama Canal or return it to US control, accusing the central American country of charging "exorbitant prices" to American shipping and naval vessels.
"The fees being charged by Panama are ridiculous, highly unfair," he told a crowd of supporters in Arizona on Sunday.
"This complete rip-off of our country will immediately stop," he said, referring to when he takes office next month.
His remarks prompted a quick rebuke from Panama's president, who said "every square metre" of the canal and surrounding area belong to his country.
Posted by PM_ME_YOUR_EUKARYOTE
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We’re not stopping at Mexico, we’re going all the way to Panama folks.
I wouldnt take anything he says seriously until some real action not words happen. Too much media attention for every stupid thing he says.
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We’re not aiming for Mexico