March 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has asked Pentagon officials to draw up “credible military options” to ensure unfettered U.S. access to the Panama Canal, CNN reported on Thursday, citing a memo sent to senior leaders.
Trump has repeatedly stated his desire to have the U.S. reclaim control of the critical waterway.
(Reporting by Costas Pitas; Writing by Ryan Patrick Jones; Editing by Leslie Adler)
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