巴拿马声称控制巴拿马运河,驳回特朗普关于美国收回权的建议。 Panama asserts control over the Panama Canal, dismissing Trump's suggestion of U.S. reclaim.
巴拿马运河是连接大西洋和太平洋的重要80公里水道,由巴拿马经营,是主要的全球贸易路线。 The Panama Canal, a vital 80-kilometer waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, is operated by Panama and is a major global trade route. 尽管美国当选总统唐纳德·特朗普建议恢复控制,但巴拿马总统声称,巴拿马仍然在巴拿马主权之下。 Despite U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's suggestion of reclaiming control, Panama's president asserts it remains under Panamanian sovereignty. 运河在2016年扩建,供大型船舶使用,占世界海运贸易总量的5%,为巴拿马带来重大经济利益。 The canal, expanded in 2016, accommodates larger ships and handles 5% of world maritime trade, generating significant economic benefits for Panama.