US, allies release joint statement supporting Panama's sovereignty

​The United ​States, ‌Bolivia, Costa Rica, ​Guyana, Paraguay, and Trinidad ‌and Tobago released a joint statement in support of ‌Panama's sovereignty on ‌Tuesday, saying recent actions by China are an attempt ⁠to ​politicize ⁠maritime trade and infringe on the ⁠sovereignty of nations in ​the hemisphere.

"We are monitoring with ⁠vigilance China’s targeted economic pressure ⁠and ​the recent actions that have ⁠affected Panama-flagged vessels," the statement said.