Source: Foundation for Economic Education
by Daphne Posadas
“In his inaugural address, Donald Trump declared that one of his administration’s priorities would be to regain control of the Panama Canal. This claim reopens a century-old debate over who built it, who lost it, and who truly owns this 80-kilometer engineering marvel that stitches together the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. With over 140 maritime routes, 1,700 ports, and 160 countries linked through it, the Canal is a key artery of global trade.” (02/09/25)
https://fee.org/articles/the-panama-canal-an-artery-for-global-trade/