Former US President Donald Trump has threatened to reclaim control of the Panama Canal, citing what he describes as unreasonable fees imposed by Panama. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, argues that the USA’s previous handover of the canal was intended as a gesture of cooperation, not exploitation. In response, Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino asserted the country’s sovereignty over the canal and dismissed Trump’s threats as unfounded, emphasizing that the fees are standard and based on the size of ships. The issue highlights ongoing tensions between the US and China regarding influence over international waterways.