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While Trump's primary focus on the canal captures headlines, it emerges within a larger sweep of foreign policy actions, including trade tensions with Canada, Mexico, and China. This multifaceted strategy signals a return to a more aggressive, interventionist approach reminiscent of late 20th-century American foreign policy.
To combat fears over potential Chinese influence or overcharging for canal transit, the U.S. has multiple paths available, short of military action. These include diplomatic engagements with Panama or economic negotiations to alleviate any price-related grievances.