Panama Canal: What the 1999 deal stipulates and how the waterway is run today
• Jan 21, 2025, 9:48 PM
1 min de lecture
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During his inaugural speech, US President Donald Trump threatened to "take back" the Panama Canal. Built by the US in the early 20th century, the waterway is a key maritime trade route. The US relinquished control of it back in 1999 in a deal that obliged the operator to charge ships fairly. We take a closer look at the economy behind the canal. Plus, Trump is promising to significantly change US trade policy through tariffs. But do these taxes protect domestic jobs and workers?