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"China is using the Panama Canal and we did not give it to China. We gave it to Panama. And we will get it back," Trump said during his inauguration

Desire to be ‘unifier’ rubs up against 47th US president’s ambitions for territorial expansion

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