Trump demands free passage for US ships through the Panama and Suez Canals
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Donald Trump has called for American ships to be allowed to pass through the Panama and Suez Canals free of charge, emphasizing the role of the US in their creation. He instructed Marco Rubio to resolve this issue.
President of the United States of America (USA) Donald Trump called for "free" passage of American ships through the Panama and Suez Canals. This is reported by UNN with reference to the publication of the Head of the White House on the social network Truth Social, the publication Bloomberg.
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President Donald Trump believes that American military and commercial ships should be allowed to pass through the Panama and Suez Canals free of charge.
These canals would not exist without the United States of America
According to the publication, Donald Trump asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to "immediately deal with" the situation.
Addendum
It is noted that the US commercial shipbuilding industry, once a world leader, has declined since the 1980s due to reduced subsidies and foreign competition.
The Panama Canal crosses the narrowest part of the isthmus between North and South America, allowing ships to move more quickly between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
About 40% of US container traffic passes through the Panama Canal every year
Let us remind you
On April 09, 2025, Pentagon Head Pete Hegset stated that the US and Panama will sign a "framework" agreement on free passage for US warships through the Panama Canal.