House Republican introduces bill paving way for Trump to retake Panama Canal

Just one day after President-elect Donald Trump mused about retaking the Panama Canal, House Republicans have already begun drafting legislation that would allow him to enter into negotiations to do so once he takes office.

Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) introduced a bill Wednesday that would authorize Trump to begin negotiating with Panama “for the reacquisition of the Panama Canal from the Republic of Panama.” The bill would then require Trump to submit a report to Congress detailing the negotiations, including any “potential outcomes” or “anticipated outcomes.”