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What are the immediate implications of Trump's demand for the return of the Panama Canal to the US?

Donald Trump, in a recent Truth Social post, demanded the return of the Panama Canal to the US, citing allegedly excessive fees and concerns about potential Chinese influence. He claims the canal's current administration violates the principles of the 1977 Torrijos-Carter Treaties, which transferred control to Panama. This statement comes just over a month before his planned second presidential inauguration.