Panama’s leader clashes with Trump over canal control

Good morning. Panama’s president rejects Donald Trump’s threat to control its famous canal. Growth forecasts for the euro area are being dialed back. And Apple can take on Amazon with a new home device. Listen to today’s top stories.

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino rejected Donald Trump’s threat to reimpose US control over the Panama Canal, saying its shipping charges are not inflated and its sovereignty is non-negotiable. Trump replied: “We’ll see!” Read more about how the newly elected president is moving global politics even before he takes office.