President of Panama José Raúl Mulino rules out any possible discussions with President-elect Donald Trump about control of the Panama Canal.

An estimated 5% of global maritime traffic passes through Panama Canal

Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday ruled out negotiations with US President-elect Donald Trump over control of the Panama Canal, denying that China was interfering in its operation.

Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday ruled out negotiations with Donald Trump over control of the Panama Canal, which the U.S. President-elect threatened to demand be returned to Washington. Mulino also rejected the possibility of reducing canal tolls for U.S. vessels, and denied that China had any influence over…

Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday ruled out negotiations with Donald Trump over control of the Panama Canal, which the US president-elect threatened to demand be returned to Washington. If Panama could not ensure "the secure, efficient and reliable operation" of the channel, "then we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to us, in full, and without question," he said.

Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday ruled out negotiations with Donald Trump over control of the Panama Canal, which the US president-elect threatened to demand be returned to Washington. If Panama could not ensure "the secure, efficient and reliable operation" of the channel, "then we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to us, in full, and without question," he said.

Panama's president Mulino has insisted that his country has control over 'every square meter' of the Panama canal. It comes after Donald Trump threatened that his incoming administration may try to regain control over the area, if Panama does not slash fees for US vessels.

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino shot back Sunday after President-elect Trump suggested the Panama Canal return to U.S. control. “As president, I want to express clearly that every square meter of the Panama Canal and its adjacent zone belongs to Panama, and will continue to do so,” Mulino said in video statement, according to an…