U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, during a visit to Panama, vowed to "take back" the Panama Canal from what he called China's growing influence. Speaking alongside Panamanian officials, he promised stronger U.S.-Panama security ties.China has been accused of using commercial ties for espionage. Hegseth emphasized the canal must remain open and secure for all nations. <br /> <br />#PeteHegseth #PanamaCanal #USChinaTensions #PentagonNews #Geopolitics #BreakingNews <br />#oneindiaenglish #breakingnews <br />#worldnews #englishnewslive #englishnews #latestnews #news<br /><br />~ED.346~GR.122~HT.410~
