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What will be the international response to U.S. Panama Canal threats by end of 2025?
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Condemnation of U.S. • 25%
Support for U.S. • 25%
Neutral stance • 25%
No official response • 25%
Official statements from international organizations like the United Nations or OAS
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Trump Threatens to Reclaim Panama Canal Over 'Exorbitant' Fees and Chinese Influence
Dec 22, 2024, 11:30 PM
President-elect Donald Trump has suggested that the United States might demand the return of the Panama Canal if Panama does not reduce the fees charged to U.S. ships. Speaking at 'America Fest' in Phoenix, Trump criticized the fees as 'exorbitant' and 'ridiculous,' labeling the 1977 treaty that ceded control to Panama as a mistake and stating that the U.S. 'foolishly' gave away the canal. He also expressed concerns about potential Chinese influence over the strategic waterway. Trump threatened to reassert U.S. control over the canal if fees are not lowered. Panama's President responded sharply, affirming that the canal and surrounding areas are sovereign Panamanian territory and that their sovereignty is not negotiable. Trump's remarks have drawn international attention and raised concerns about potential tensions between the United States and Panama.
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Support for U.S. demands • 25%
Opposition to U.S. demands • 25%
Neutral stance • 25%
No significant response • 25%
Condemnation of U.S. • 25%
Support for U.S. • 25%
Call for negotiations • 25%
No significant reaction • 25%
Diplomatic resolution • 25%
Economic sanctions • 25%
Military escalation • 25%
Status quo maintained • 25%
Strengthen ties with U.S. • 25%
Strengthen ties with China • 25%
Maintain neutrality • 25%
Seek other international partnerships • 25%
Diplomatic negotiations • 25%
Military presence increase • 25%
Economic sanctions • 25%
No significant action • 25%
Panama agrees to U.S. demands • 25%
Negotiations continue without resolution • 25%
No significant change • 25%
Other outcome • 25%
Reclaim control • 25%
Increase military presence • 25%
Impose economic sanctions • 25%
No significant action • 25%
Panama reduces tolls • 25%
US demands canal return • 25%
Increased US military presence • 25%
No significant change • 25%
Demand return of the canal • 25%
Negotiate lower fees • 25%
Increase tariffs on Panama • 25%
No significant action • 25%
Negotiate with US • 25%
Ignore threat • 25%
Increase security • 25%
Seek international mediation • 25%