President-elect Donald J. Trump accused the Panamanian government of overcharging U.S. vessels on the Panama Canal and threatened to demand full control upon taking office.
Trump's claims included allegations that Chinese soldiers control the canal, despite this being inaccurate. He expressed outrage over the supposed exorbitant fees the U.S. is charged.
Historically, some Republicans, echoing sentiments from Ronald Reagan's campaign, believe that the U.S. retains legitimate ownership of the Panama Canal, despite the 1999 transfer.
Ryan C. Berg noted that there exists a faction in the Republican Party that questions the legitimacy of the canal's handover to Panama, reflecting long-standing sentiments.
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