Trump: Panama Must Stop 'Ripping Off' U.S. Or America Will Take Panama Canal Back

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

70% : Trump noted that the U.S. was the top user of the canal, with more than 70% of the ships that move through the port "heading to, or from, U.S. ports.
67% : "Trump noted that the U.S. was the top user of the canal, with more than 70% of the ships that move through the port "heading to, or from, U.S. ports.
63% : "The Panama Canal is considered a VITAL National Asset for the United States, due to its critical role to America's Economy and National Security," Trump said in a statement posted to social media.
59% : Trump concluded.
54% : "It was not given for the benefit of others, but merely as a token of cooperation with us and Panama," Trump said.
50% : ""It was likewise not given for Panama to charge the United States, its Navy, and corporations, doing business within our Country, exorbitant prices and rates of passage," Trump continued.
37% : "CHECK OUT THE DAILY WIRE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDETrump said that the U.S. has a "vested interest in the secure, efficient, and reliable operation of the Panama Canal" and "will NEVER let it fall into the wrong hands!"Trump's statement comes as communist China has sought to expand its footprint in the region, including by building and taking over ports.
11% : "Trump slammed former Democrat President Jimmy Carter for "foolishly" giving it away to Panama and noted that Panama was supposed to manage the port by itself, "not China, or anyone else.

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