Donald Trump has said that the U.S. could demand the return of the Panama Canal if the country fails to reduce the fees it charges American ships.

President-elect Donald Trump says Panama charges the United States too much for letting ships use the canal. Panama says rates are fair.

Starbucks baristas at locations in a dozen states have walked off the job as part of a holiday strike they say could spread to hundreds of stores by Tuesday unless the company ups its wage offer in contract negotiations that have been ongoing for the better part of the year.

A five-day strike by Starbucks baristas had closed at least 59 stores as of Monday afternoon, according to the union organizing the workers

The union is striking in 10 cities, also including Columbus, Ohio; Denver and Pittsburgh, during the holiday season, which might impact Christmas sales.