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Trump says China controls the Panama Canal — but here’s how it really works

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The U.S. relinquished control of the Panama Canal to Panama in 1999 .

The canal is a neutral international waterway that serves as a transit point for almost 5% of the world's maritime trade.

The neutrality of the nearly 50-mile canal is enshrined in Panama 's Constitution .

The Panama Canal Authority has limited the number of ships that can pass through daily and raised fees for all ships regardless of the country they belong to.

Critics say the growing accusations could hurt U.S. relations with Panama , where China has been making inroads.

Trump also vastly overstated the death toll of Americans killed during construction of the canal.

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