U.S. Department of State: U.S. government vessels can now pass through the Panama Canal for free

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Feb 06,2025

On February 5, local time, the U.S. State Department said that U.S. government ships can now pass through the Panama Canal for free, which will save the U.S. government millions of dollars every year.

On February 5, local time, the U.S. State Department said that U.S. government ships can now pass through the Panama Canal for free, which will save the U.S. government millions of dollars every year.

The U.S. Department of Defense issued a statement on the 5th, saying that U.S. Secretary of Defense Hygeseth had a constructive introductory phone call with Panamanian Public Security Minister Frank Avrego on the 4th. Haguseth said his top priority under President Donald Trump is to safeguard U.S. national security interests, including ensuring the unimpeded passage of the Panama Canal and protecting it from foreign interference.

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