Trump's talk of retaking Panama Canal becomes a GOP bill

submitted a week ago by FundMECFSResearch@lemmy.blahaj.zone

www.axios.com/2025/01/09/trump-panama-canal-hou…

President-elect Trump has inspired Republican members of Congress to introduce a bill that would allow the federal government to take steps to repurchase the Panama Canal.

Why it matters: It's the second time this week GOP lawmakers have rushed to propose legislation that would codify Trump's vision for a new era of American expansionism.

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hansolo@lemm.ee

a week ago

Wait...purchase? With what money? All that savings from Elon's DOGE fantasy that hasn't done anything yet?

ExtremeDullard@lemmy.sdf.org

a week ago, edited a week ago

Crypto probably. And what best crypto to use than World Liberty Financial. I bet the Panamanians can't wait to get their hands on that hot hot monopoly money.

treadful@lemmy.zip

a week ago

Bad link. Axios is confusing and it's format should feel bad. Should probably be: https://www.axios.com/2025/01/09/trump-panama-canal-house-republican-bill

The bill authorizes the president and secretary of state to "initiate and conduct negotiations with appropriate counterparts" in Panama on buying back the canal.

Well, at least it's not a military option. Would be pretty dumb for Panama to sell it for any price though.

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Trump's talk of retaking Panama Canal becomes a GOP bill

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