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One of the key points highlighted by various senators was that the U.S. has leverage given its historical and economic stake in the canal. There is consensus on the need to reassess the treaty and potentially renegotiate terms that reflect the current geopolitical landscape, particularly in light of rising Chinese presence.
Senator Blackburn's inquiry about the economic implications of a denial of access to the canal underscored its crucial role as part of worldwide logistics, with a potential blockade causing significant disruptions.