Panama’s president replied to end the main development deal with China after the Latin American country had controlled its crucial shipping canal toward Beijing after meeting with state secretary Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump’s complaint.
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino said his nation’s sovereignty would remain unchanged on the 51-mile waterway connecting the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. But he said that he would not renew the 2017 understanding to join China’s Belt and Road Global Development Initiative and Panama instead of the US. Would work more closely with
“I think this visit opens the door to build new relationships … and try to grow as much as the US in Panama,” Mulino told reporters after meeting Rubio on his first international trip after confirming .
Rubio, who was a Senator representing Florida, told Trump before tapping him as the top diplomat of America that his team was ready to force the US agenda.
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“During my first embassy visit, it was a pleasure to meet the incredible @USMBPN team and greet my new role as the Secretary of the State!” Rubio wrote in a post on X. “Thank you for his dedication and ongoing efforts to promote President Trump’s vision of US first foreign policy.”
During his visit, Rubio wrote in a post on X that “the United States will not continue and allow the Chinese Communist Party with its effective and increasing control over the Panama Canal area.”
Trump has complained that China controls the canal and the U.S. to cross the Panama’s isthmus. Charges a six-figure premium to the ship. The canal in several decades of the canal Created by and was completed in 1914 but was assigned to Panama during Carter administration.
Trump has re -owned the Panama Canal in his administration. House Republicans Presented a bill for the Panama Canal to re -purchase the Panama Canal for the United States, then Trump expressed concern that the critical waterway was under Chinese control.
Panama Canal Representation of Bill called Shopping Act. Dusty Johnson, RSD, a member of the selection committee on China and the Home Transport and Structural Committee.
“President Trump is worth considering to re -buy the Panama Canal,” Johnson said in a statement. “The interest and presence of China around the canal is a cause of concern. America must introduce strength abroad – owning and managing the Panama Canal can be an important step toward a stronger America and a more secure globe.”
House Republican Panama presents a bill to re -buy the Panama Canal then Trump raises concerns about Chinese control
Panama announced that state secretary Marco Rubio would not renew the belt and road initiative with China after visiting the country. (Reuters)
If it becomes a law, the bill will give the President the right to work for coordination with the Secretary of the State “Panama to start negotiations with the appropriate counterparts of the Republic’s government. Panama. “
San Cruz warns that China’s influence on the Panama Canal pose a sharp risks to US national security.
President Donald Trump has expressed concern that the Panama Canal is being controlled by China. (Getty Images)
The US Department of State estimates 72% of all the vessels traveling from the Panama Canal. Coming from the port or is going.
Taking note of the strategic importance of the canal for the United States, Johnson’s Office Fiss also noted how the waterway is the main transport point for the US Coast Guard and the Department of Defense Vessels.
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Without access to the canal, ships will be forced to travel 8,000 additional miles around South America.
“More than 10,000 ships use the Panama Canal every year, producing billions of dollars of tolls, which will benefit America financially.”
While the canal and China have a top spot in the agenda in this area, Rubio had other things to increase.
Rubio added, “We also discussed efforts to end the hemisphere mass migration crisis and ensure proper competition for US companies.”
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Daniel V Lace Lace of Fox News Digital contributed to the report.
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