Disputes Over the Panama Canal

Disputes Over the Panama Canal However, Trump has expressed a desire for America to take back control of the canal, arguing that U.S. ships are being “heavily” taxed and claiming that China has effectively taken over the canal’s administration. This is not entirely true, as the canal is managed by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), an agency of the Panamanian government responsible for operating and maintaining the waterway. Nevertheless, China does have significant influence over the canal. Chinese companies, such as Hutchison Ports, control key ports near the canal, increasing China’s presence in the region. China is a major trading partner of both Panama and the U.S. สล็อตเว็บตรง