The United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, visited Panama after President Donald Trump threatened to seize the Panama Canal. The canal is an important waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Trump has accused China of exerting too much control over the surrounding ports. Despite Panama's president saying the canal belongs to Panama and ruling out negotiations, Trump has insisted on taking it back. Rubio's visit aims to address Trump's concerns about Chinese influence and national security. Although some believe Panama may be open to a compromise by transferring canal operations from a Chinese company to an American or European one, it is unclear if Trump would accept this. The visit comes in the midst of Trump's aggressive foreign policy, including imposing tariffs on countries like Canada, Mexico, and China, and freezing US foreign aid. Rubio's mission is to clarify Trump's intentions and negotiate with Panama on shared interests like migration and drug trafficking. Overall, the situation remains tense as Trump continues to push his agenda to take back the Panama Canal while Panama asserts ownership. Rubio's visit will play a crucial role in determining if a compromise can be reached to address concerns about Chinese influence in the region.