trump is demanding Panama returns the canal

[JGalt]

Actually the Torrijos-Carter Treaty still allows the US to take control of the canal if operation is disrupted or endangered. Panama has struggled to keep the canal operating and it is the responsibility of the US to take over if necessary.

https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/UNTS/Volume 1280/volume-1280-I-21086-English.pdf

 

[jknowgood]

Not really. That was a settlement to curry favor, in a lawsuit ABC would have won against the fat rapist.

He will be your president soon.

 

[Twisted Gypsy Child]

Google California bullet train.

there are several alternatives

 

[Zincwarrior]

Panama says nein:

https://thehill.com/policy/international/5053110-president-of-panama-fires-back-at-trump-canal-belongs-to-panama/

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino shot back Sunday after President-elect Trump suggested the Panama Canal return to U.S. control.

“As president, I want to express clearly that every square meter of the Panama Canal and its adjacent zone belongs to Panama, and will continue to do so,” Mulino said in video statement, according to an English translation. “The sovereignty and independence of our country are not negotiable.”


“The canal is not under direct or indirect control, neither by China, nor by the European community, nor by the United States, nor by any other power,” Mulino said. “As a Panamanian, I strongly reject any manifestation that distorts this reality.”

“Panama respects other nations and demands respect,” he added.

Trump, on Sunday, suggested to a conference of his supporters that the Panama Canal be returned to U.S. control, vowing swift action over the matter after he takes office in less than one month.

“It was given to Panama and to the people of Panama, but it has provisions. You got to treat us fairly and they haven’t treated us fairly,” Trump said at Turning Point’s “American Fest.”

 

[22lcidw]

There is a need for a second canal to be built in central America. For the good of all. Atlantic Ocean/Pacific Ocean access improves the lives of hundreds of millions if not billions of people. We must build a second canal.

 

[Zincwarrior]

There is a need for a second canal to be built in central America. For the good of all. Atlantic Ocean/Pacific Ocean access improves the lives of hundreds of millions if not billions of people. We must build a second canal.

There was discussion of one through Nicargua, but that deal fell through.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Trump did not demand anything

Lie.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

He will be your president soon.

Yes, thank you, that was my point.

Up to speed?

 

[Robert W]

Panama says nein:

https://thehill.com/policy/international/5053110-president-of-panama-fires-back-at-trump-canal-belongs-to-panama/

Your work up only states Trump suggested. Lies told claim he demanded.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Your work up only states Trump suggested. Lies told claim he demanded.

I am noting Panama's response.

 

[Robert W]

I am noting Panama's response.

I think if you check, you are noting a report made by a reporter about a response. I am telling this forum Trump did not demand Panama give up the canal.

 

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“It was not given for the benefit of others, but merely as a token of cooperation with us and Panama,” Trump said. “If the principles, both moral and legal, of this magnanimous gesture of giving are not followed, then we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to us, in full, and without question. To the Officials of Panama, please be guided accordingly!”

Do you think it will happen before or after Mexico pays for the wall?

But seriously, does this sound like the ravings of a madman or a reasonable person to you?

We are gonna be a laughingstock again before he even takes office.

It doesn't take much for you guys to shit your pants.

 

[Zincwarrior]

I think if you check, you are noting a report made by a reporter about a response. I am telling this forum Trump did not demand Panama give up the canal.

Ok.

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino shot back Sunday after President-elect Trump suggested the Panama Canal return to U.S. control.

“As president, I want to express clearly that every square meter of the Panama Canal and its adjacent zone belongs to Panama, and will continue to do so,” Mulino said in video statement, according to an English translation. “The sovereignty and independence of our country are not negotiable.”


“The canal is not under direct or indirect control, neither by China, nor by the European community, nor by the United States, nor by any other power,” Mulino said. “As a Panamanian, I strongly reject any manifestation that distorts this reality.”

“Panama respects other nations and demands respect,” he added.

 

[Zincwarrior]

It doesn't take much for you guys to shit your pants.

Or Panama to agree to a Chinese naval base.

 

[Robert W]

Ok.

Trump only attempted to negotiate fees charged to ships of the USA using the canal.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Trump only attempted to negotiate fees charged to ships of the USA using the canal.

Then he failed.

 

[martybegan]

Or Panama to agree to a Chinese naval base.

You would cream in your pants over that, wouldn't you?

 

[Zincwarrior]

You would cream in your pants over that, wouldn't you?

Nope. It would be bad. However, actions have reactions.
Isee he's back to babbling about Greenland today. Canada tomorrow?

 

[martybegan]

Nope. It would be bad. However, actions have reactions.
Isee he's back to babbling about Greenland today. Canada tomorrow?

And elections have consequences, *****.

 

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“It was not given for the benefit of others, but merely as a token of cooperation with us and Panama,” Trump said. “If the principles, both moral and legal, of this magnanimous gesture of giving are not followed, then we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to us, in full, and without question. To the Officials of Panama, please be guided accordingly!”

Do you think it will happen before or after Mexico pays for the wall?

But seriously, does this sound like the ravings of a madman or a reasonable person to you?

We are gonna be a laughingstock again before he even takes office.

So nice to have a President who will take a tough stance and fight for America.