We found no evidence of the canal being under China's control, as claimed by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

A post on X claims that the U.S. never “owned” the Panama Canal. Verdict: Misleading The U.S. signed a treaty in 1903 that allowed it to build and operate the Canal. President Jimmy Carter gave control back to Panama in 1978 under a new treaty.

Treaties ratified by the Senate in 1978 established permanent neutrality, but some Republicans regret that decision.