Secretary of State Marco Rubio escalated tensions with Panama over Chinese involvement in the Panama Canal, indicating that President Trump views this situation as a threat. While Panama's president downplayed Rubio's remarks, asserting no imminent threats from the U.S., Trump's comments implied potential military action could be on the table. The tone of the meeting was described as aggressive, with the State Department warning that the U.S. may have to take necessary measures to protect its rights concerning the canal, previously controlled by the U.S. for nearly a century.
Secretary Rubio made clear that this status quo is unacceptable and that absent immediate changes, it would require the United States to take measures necessary to protect its rights under the treaty.
President Trump, speaking to reporters... said that we're going to take it back, or something very powerful is going to happen.
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