US President Donald Trump has called for all American military and commercial ships to be granted free passage through the Panama and Suez Canals. He stated that the US should not have to pay fees for using these critical international waterways. Trump directed Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address and formalize this demand. The move signals a push for greater US influence over global shipping routes and could spark diplomatic tensions with the countries controlling these canals. The proposal has raised questions about international maritime agreements and the potential impact on global trade.
