Panama Canal Limits Ships as Drought Threatens Global Trade
The Panama Canal will cut daily ship transits starting in September because of low water in its reservoirs. The drought is linked to El Niño, and climate change may worsen such dry spells. The canal handles 5% of global trade, so restrictions could raise shipping costs.
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