Panama Canal, Trump

Who Controls the Panama Canal?
Panama has owned and administered the Panama Canal for nearly three decades. President Trump wants to change that to counter growing Chinese influence in Latin America.
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Commentary: What Trump wants in Latin America isn’t actually the Panama Canal
Look beyond US President Donald Trump’s dubious claims and expansionist threats about the Panama Canal, says international security expert Stefan Wolff.
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Trump’s Panama Canal threats unpacked: The facts tell a different story
UNT Dallas political science professor outlines the implications of Trump’s threat to the Panama Canal. Trump’s suggestion that China controls the
Trump Wants to ‘Take Back’ the Panama Canal. Here’s Why That’s Not So Simple
President Donald Trump has called for the US to retake control of the Panama Canal unless the cost of passage for naval and merchant ships is slashed. Trump’s refusal to rule out the use of force is a throwback to the 19th century era of gunboat diplomacy.
Trump says China controls the Panama Canal — but here's how it really works
The neutrality of the nearly 50-mile canal, through which nearly 15,000 ships transit each year, is enshrined in Panama’s Constitution and is enforced by the autonomous Panama Canal Authority.
Republican Senators Push Panama to Cut Ties with China As Trump Vows To Take Back The Canal
The nonbinding resolution comes amid concerns from Trump and his allies about China's expanding influence in Latin America.
Panama president responds forcefully to Trump’s comments on Panama Canal
The President of Panama has roundly rejected any idea that his country will give up control of the Panama Canal.
What Panamanians have to say about Trump's threats to retake the canal
They say they fought too hard to wrest it from the U.S. to now hand back the waterway, which is part of the nation’s identity.
Panama Audits Hong Kong Port Operator in Wake of Trump’s Canal Threats
Panama’s government and President José Raúl Mulino have repeatedly denied that there is any Chinese presence at the canal.
US Secretary of State to visit Panama amid Trump's statements on returning canal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to visit Panama as part of his trip to Latin America next week. This emphasizes the seriousness of President Donald Trump's intentions to return the Panama Canal,
Panama writes to UN as Trump calls for retaking Panama Canal
The Panamanian government wrote to the United Nations, saying President Trump's comments possibly violated the UN Charter.
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Marco Rubio Preps Panama Visit Amid Trump's Escalating Canal Rhetoric
The new Secretary of State already has said the Hong Kong-based operator of Panama Canal-adjacent ports could be a "big ...
Seizing the Panama Canal Would Be Both Dumb and Difficult
A military operation against a tiny neighbor would destroy US credibility in Latin America and provide a boost for China and ...
The Chinese Interests In The Panama Canal Including Updates
Panama swiftly hit back at Trump's recent remarks, denying Chinese influence and denouncing the US president's threats in a ...
What do China and the Panama Canal have to do with Marco Rubio's trip to Latin America?
China's expanding footprint in Latin America is expected to be high on the agenda when US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ...
Trump’s Panama Canal ambitions gain traction in GOP-led Senate
Republicans hoping to thwart Beijing’s influence in Latin America are urging the Panamanian government to cut ties with ...