Trump demands Panama lower Canal fees or return it to US – DW – 12/22/2024
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In a post on social media, the incoming US President Donald Trump described fees charged to use the key shipping lane as a "complete 'rip-off.'" He also warned of it falling into the "wrong hands."

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/23416568

Summary

Donald Trump criticized Panama Canal fees as “ridiculous” and demanded lower costs or the canal’s return to the US.

In a Truth Social post, Trump also expressed concern about potential Chinese influence over the waterway, despite no direct Chinese control of canal operations.

The canal, transferred to Panama in 1999, is vital for global trade, handling 5% of maritime traffic.

Trump’s comments follow record revenues of $5 billion announced by the Panama Canal Authority. Panama has not yet responded to his statements.

    • Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      14 hours ago

      I just was on youtube watching last nights weekend update. They have a yearly christmas time tradition where Colin Jost and Micheal Che write each others jokes in an attempt to roast each other on air. They don’t show each other the jokes until they’re live on the air.

      Micheal Che has a running gag of making Colin say the most offensive racist jokes to make Colin look bad for saying it, then cut to Micheal looking mock offended for saying such outlandish things.

      It is EXCEPTIONAL, and this years version may be the most brutal edition yet.

      Anyways, this all ties into your comment, because my brain was still in the mentality of that segment when I read your comment, and I instantly read it as Colin Jost.

      Tell him it’s like some kind of water border, like a moat. Immigrants can’t swim across water…especially the ones from Africa.

      cut to Micheal Che

      “Colin! I can’t believe you would write that joke for yourself speaking your own true feelings!”

      Last nights version was so brutal, Colin started off by saying “Before we get started, I don’t know what I’m about to say, but I appologize in advance!”

      And hooooooboy.