Panama's president says canal 'not negotiable' as Trump runs with idea of taking it back - Washington Examiner

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48% : He followed that up by posting a photo of the Panama Canal with the American flag at the center, along with the caption, "Welcome to the United States Canal!"Trump introduced the idea of demanding a return of the Panama Canal to the United States late Saturday, firing off two Truth Social posts slamming the "complete 'rip-off' of our Country" by Panamanian officials who have charged Navy and other U.S. vessels "exorbitant prices and rates of passage."
36% : In a video statement, Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino firmly rebuked Trump, saying that "every square meter of the Panama Canal and its adjacent zone belongs to Panama, and will continue to do so.""The sovereignty and independence of our country are not negotiable," he added.
23% : "The fees being charged by Panama are ridiculous, highly unfair," Trump added.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINERThe Panama Canal was given to the Central American country in 1999, two decades after former President Jimmy Carter's 1979 treaty effectively did away with U.S. control of it.
17% : Trump directly mocked that remark shortly after, posting a screenshot of it on Truth Social with the caption: "We'll see about that!"
17% : Trump brought up the topic again at Turning Point USA's AmFest in Phoenix, Arizona, earlier Sunday, repeating his accusation that the U.S. is being treated unfairly.

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