Panama Canal Authority denies US claims over free ship passages

[microwave@lemmy.world]

Summary

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) denied U.S. claims that its government vessels could transit the canal for free, contradicting a State Department statement that the change would save millions.

The dispute comes as Trump pushes to "take back" the canal, citing concerns over Chinese influence. Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino rejected Trump’s claims, insisting the canal remains under Panama’s control.

While the ACP agreed to discuss prioritizing U.S. naval vessels, it emphasized it has not altered its toll policies or made special concessions.

[originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com]

they should institute an annoying customer charge, doubling the rate for the united states.

[wharrgarbl@lemmy.world]

The Amerikkkaren Fee

[owlpaste@lemmy.world]

Taxpayer will cover, don't worry, large business interests are always protected

[absaroka@lemmy.world]

You have to wonder which shipping mogul has Trumps ear on this.

"I'm already insanely rich! But I'd be even more insanely rich if it wasn't for that stupid canal charging me to use it!"

[shalafi@lemmy.world]

Here's the kicker, MAGA will only hear that Trump got free passage for military vessels, and they'll believe it.