Bill Proposes Trump to Negotiate Panama Canal Deal

Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) has introduced a bill proposing that President-elect Donald Trump, alongside the Secretary of State, be authorized to negotiate the repurchase of the Panama Canal from Panama, with a report on progress required to Congress within 180 days. This move is motivated by concerns over China's alleged influence, even though the Panama Canal Authority denies any Chinese control. The initiative has faced resistance from Panama, whose leaders assert the canal's sovereignty and reject any negotiations. Additionally, Trump's threats to reclaim the canal due to 'unfair' fees have sparked global controversy, with the Chinese government supporting Panama's stance. This proposal is part of a broader agenda, including symbolic measures like renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America'.