Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino firmly rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to demand control of the Panama Canal if the country continued charging high fees, emphasizing that the waterway belongs solely to Panama and its sovereignty is non-negotiable. Trump had suggested reclaiming the canal, built by the US but handed over to Panama in 1999, due to alleged unfair charges, prompting Mulino to defend the established rates based on market conditions and operational needs, leading Trump to respond with skepticism on social media.
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The countries are finally talking but why now?
Laura BickerChina CorrespondentThe US-China trade war may ease as top trade officials prepare for high-level talks in Switzerland, marking the first meeting since tariffs were imposed in January. Both nations face economic pressures, with the US economy contracting and China experiencing a dip in manufacturing activity; thus, they seek to negotiate without appearing to concede. Despite optimism for the talks, experts suggest any agreement may take time as both sides navigate complex diplomatic and economic...
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