Trump claims Panama has violated treaty agreements
President Donald Trump claimed Monday during his inaugural address that Panama has violated treaty agreements that require neutrality in the canal’s operations.
“American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly in any way, shape or form, and that includes the United States Navy,” Trump claimed. “And above all, China is operating the Panama Canal and we didn’t give it to China. We gave it to Panama. And we’re taking it back.
