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Pete Hegseth vows to ‘take back’ Panama Canal from ‘China’s influence’
“China did not build this canal. China does not operate this canal and China will not weaponize this canal,” the Pentagon chief said in remarks from Panama.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pledged that the Trump administration would “take back” the Panama Canal from “China’s influence” on Tuesday during a visit to the key shipping lane.
“China did not build this canal. China does not operate this canal and China will not weaponize this canal,” the Pentagon chief said in remarks from Panama, with the strategic waterway as his backdrop.
“Together with Panama in the lead, we will keep the canal secure and available for all nations.”
“Together, we will take back the canal from China’s influence,” Hegseth added.
