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Should the Panama Canal remain compromised, there could be monumental consequences for global trade dynamics. Countries reliant on the canal for shipping will face increased costs and delays, thus pushing them to explore alternative shipping routes, like those through the Arctic. This shift could trigger military tensions as nations vie for control over new trading passages.
The United States and China may be forced to reassess their military deployments in the region. For instance, if significant vulnerabilities in U.S. logistics become exposed, the U.S. Navy could find its position weakened, while China expands its footprint in Latin America.