Donald Trump wants to expand the territory of the United States even though he has not yet been sworn in as president. He is threatening to take back America's control of the Panama Canal, accusing the country's authorities of using excessive levels of tariffs for the passage of goods.
"We are being robbed in the Panama Canal, just like everywhere else. A retake of it is a good idea. Why did they give it to Panama? We would never do it if we thought about what is happening now. We would never let it fall into the wrong hands. We will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to the United States of America, in its entirety and as soon as possible, without any doubt. Officials of Panama, please guide yourself accordingly. When President Jimmy Carter foolishly pardoned him, he gave it away for a dollar. It was only for Panama to manage and not China or any other country," Trump said.
On social networks, Trump also published an image of the Canal where an American flag was waving with the inscription: "Welcome to the United States Canal!". There was no lack of reaction from the authorities in Panama.
"I would like to emphasize that every square meter of the Panama Canal and the surrounding area belongs to Panama and will continue to be so. The sovereignty and independence of our country is not negotiable. Fees are not set at will. But considering markets and international cooperation, operational cost and maintenance. The canal is not controlled directly or indirectly by China, the European community, the United States or any other power," said Jose Raul Mulino, President of Panama.
The American president-elect has not stopped there in his territorial aspirations, as he re-circulates the idea of buying the island of Greenland from Denmark. (A2 Televizion)
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