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In a surprising turn, Lutnick also touched upon national security concerns regarding the Panama Canal, highlighting a perceived threat from Chinese control over strategic waterways. The administration is actively considering means to regain oversight of the canal to better protect American shipping interests.
The implications of these discussions are broad and suggest a national security strategy that intertwines economic power with military readiness, reinforcing Trump's commitment to prioritizing American interests on the global stage.