Donald Trump News / Something powerful is about to happen... Trump's big statement, what is he talking about?

US President Donald Trump has intensified his demand for US control over the Panama Canal. Accusing China of violating the agreement, he said that the US will take it back. The US Secretary of State warned Panama, while Panama said that it should not be afraid of invasion.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Feb 03, 2025, 09:53 AM
Donald Trump News: US President Donald Trump has adopted aggressive policies since the beginning of his tenure. Taking several big decisions one after the other, he has given priority to protecting America's trade and strategic interests. Recently, the Trump administration has made a big statement regarding the control of the Panama Canal, demanding that the US be handed over its operation again.

Trump's warning and America's stance

Donald Trump, while talking to the media, said that China is running the Panama Canal, while it was not given to China. Accusing violation of the agreement, he said that the US will take concrete steps to take it back. Trump's statement can have many implications, which is being seen as a warning against China and Panama.

President Trump says that the US will regain control of the Panama Canal at all costs. He alleged that the Panama Canal was handed over to Panama in a "stupid way", but now the US wants to take it back. This statement reflects America's new aggressive strategy.

US Secretary of State's warning to Panama

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has also warned Panama in clear terms to end China's control over the waterway, otherwise Washington will take necessary steps. After this threat, a response has also come from the Panama government. Panama President Jose Raul Mulino has advised the US to stay away from aggressive stance and said to be ready for talks.

Panama Canal: Journey from America to Panama

The total length of the Panama Canal is 82 kilometers, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. The US built this canal in the early 1900s and it was put into operation in 1914. For a long time, the US retained control of this canal.

But in 1977, a treaty was signed between the US and Panama, which fixed the arrangement for joint control. Later, under the 1999 treaty, full control of the Panama Canal was handed over to the Panama government.

In recent years, China has increased its influence in Panama, making the US feel a strategic threat. Panama ended diplomatic relations with Taiwan and established close ties with China, leading China to invest heavily in this country. This is why the Trump administration is opposing it, considering it against the interests of the US.

Will the US be able to regain control of the canal?

This stance of the Trump administration indicates the global strategy of the US, in which it is trying to regain its lost strategic assets. However, given the growing ties between the Panama government and China, it will not be easy for the US to regain it.

If the US takes any major step in this direction, it could raise a new controversy in international politics. There is already a trade war going on between China and the US, and this issue may further increase the tension between the two countries.

For the time being, it will be interesting to see how the Trump administration converts this statement into reality and what steps are taken to regain control of the Panama Canal.