Senator Ben Cardin expresses concern over President-elect Trump's recent demands for the return of the Panama Canal to the US, stating that it casts doubt on America's reliability as a global partner. Cardin argues that such comments could bolster the appeal of China and Russia to other countries seeking alliances.
could impact the United States’s “credibility” on the global stage and help rival countries, including China and Russia .
Trump’s recent demands to have the Panama Canal returned to the U.S. were made due to Panama charging U.S. vessels crossing the vital waterway “exorbitant” passage fees, with the president-elect. In assessing Trump’s comments, Cardin stated that Trump’s comments are “serious” due to how they cast doubt among U.S. allies on whether or not the nation is reliable.“The Panama Canal obligations were established by a treaty, ratified by Congress, by the U.S.
. The president-elect described Cabrera as “a fierce fighter for America First principles,” adding that “few understand Latin American politics as well as Kevin.”During his appearance on ABC News, Cardin also addressed his decision not to seek reelection after serving three six-year terms in the Senate. The outgoing Maryland senator contended that “it was time” for him to give someone else the opportunity to become senator, and that he is “very grateful” for the time given to him.
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