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“We certainly respect the sovereignty of the Panamanians,” Hegseth said before departing the country back to Washington.
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The Panama Canal has been a focal point of President Trump's broadside against China since his inaugural speech, and it's getting new focus as Beijing looks at alternatives to trading with the U.S.
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Under normal circumstances, the flurry of agreements and concessions announced over the two-day visit would be hailed as a high point in U.S.-Panama relations.

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