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President Donald Trump used his inaugural address to repeat his threat to take back the Panama Canal over possible China influence.

President Donald Trump used his inauguration speech to threaten the United States' Central American ally

"China is controlling the Panama Canal," said Trump. " And we didn't give it to China, we gave it to Panama, so we're taking it back"

President Trump accuses Panama of treaty violations regarding Panama Canal operations, raising concerns about trade and military implications.

United States President-elect Donald Trump’s threats against Greenland, Canada and Panama create destabilizing uncertainty about the short-term intent of the U.S. and the long-term nature of its approach to international relationships. NATO’s leadership will have to work adroitly to avoid a crisis.

Greenland, Canada, the Panama Canal, Venezuela, and Cuba will likely consume his agenda should he be confirmed in the post

Trump's comments on Panama, especially about the canal, have sparked concerns among Panamanian officials about the future of their relationship with the US.

Analysts believe takeover comments could be aimed at getting lower fees, but they could also push Panama to embrace China

Senator Rubio raises concerns about Chinese influence on the Panama Canal and potential security risks.

What the president-elect calls a ‘giant hoax’ is changing the strategic calculus in the Arctic and for the Panama canal

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has in recent days repeatedly denounced what he sees as China’s outsized influence on the Panama Canal – the crucial maritime passageway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.