Donald Trump has threatened to reclaim U.S. control of the Panama Canal, accusing Panama of charging excessive fees and warning against potential Chinese influence. Speaking at AmericaFest in Arizona, Trump said Panama has failed to treat the U.S. fairly and vowed to demand the canal’s return if necessary. Panama’s government has not commented, but local politicians criticized Trump’s remarks, emphasizing the country’s autonomy. The canal was returned to Panama in 1999 under a U.S.-Panama treaty. Trump has previously made controversial statements about territorial expansion, including interest in buying Greenland.