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How Carter's Panama Canal, treaties show how much Washington has changed

The video segment from MSN discusses how President Jimmy Carter's Panama Canal Treaties, signed in 1977, reflect significant changes in U.S. foreign policy and domestic politics. These treaties, which handed over control of the Panama Canal to Panama by the year 2000, were highly controversial at the time, facing fierce opposition from conservative groups and figures like Ronald Reagan, who argued it was a giveaway of American assets. The treaties were seen as a move towards recognizing the sovereignty of other nations and reducing U.S. imperialism. The video highlights how this era marked a shift in American politics, where bipartisan support for such treaties has become less common, reflecting a more polarized political landscape today. It also notes the irony that despite the initial opposition, the canal's transfer has not significantly impacted U.S. strategic interests, illustrating how political battles of the past can seem less consequential in hindsight.

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