President Donald Trump issued a demand regarding American naval units. In a message on the Truth Social platform, he instructed Secretary of State Marco Rubio to immediately address the issue of ensuring free access to the Panama and Suez Canals for the American fleet and navy.

US President Donald Trump urged free transit for American commercial and military ships through the Panama and Suez canals, tasking his secretary of state with making progress "immediately."

Trump demands U.S. ships travel free through Panama and Suez canals, citing America's role in building and protecting the world's key shipping routes.