Ricaurte Vasquez defends Panama’s sovereignty as Trump pledges to reclaim the canal, elevating fears of US intervention.
The Panama Canal handles 5% of worldwide commerce, however now, it’s dealing with political turbulence. President Donald Trump claims the US is being overcharged and alleges Chinese language affect, threatening to take the canal again by drive. On this Discuss to Al Jazeera episode, Panama Canal’s administrator, Ricaurte Vasquez, addresses the mounting tensions and defends Panama’s sovereignty.