President Trump calls for free passage through the Panama and Suez canals, citing the US historical role.

President Donald Trump called for free passage for U.S. military and commercial ships through the Panama and Suez Canals on his Truth Social platform. Trump instructed Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address the situation immediately. The Panama Canal, crucial for U.S. container traffic, was built by the U.S. and transferred to Panama in 1999. Trump has previously voiced a desire to regain control of the canal.