Donald Trump, Panama Canal

Panama Canal CEO denies Trump claim that China in control, says end of Carter neutrality treaty means 'chaos'
The Panama Canal Authority leader denied that China controls the waterway, warning President-elect Donald Trump's against ending the Neutrality Treaty.
Panama Canal CEO Says Meeting Trump’s Demands ‘Will Lead to Chaos’
The canal executive said China doesn’t control route and U.S. ships can’t get better rates than others.
Why Donald Trump is threatening to take control of the Panama Canal
For weeks, Donald Trump has been stating his intention to take control of the Panama Canal, a critical 51-mile long waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
House Republicans introduce bill to repurchase Panama Canal after Trump raises concerns of Chinese control
S.D., introduced the Panama Canal Repurchase Act, co-sponsored by 15 other House Republicans, amid President-elect Trump's concerns.
Why would Trump want Greenland and the Panama Canal? Here's what's behind U.S. interest.
Donald Trump says the U.S. needs control of Greenland and the Panama Canal "for national security." Here's why both places are so important.
Who controls the Panama Canal and why is Trump threatening to take it?
Donald Trump has refused to rule out using military force to retake the Panama Canal that was returned by the US to Panama decades ago.
Panama marks Martyrs' Day amid Trump threats to retake control of Panama Canal
A Panamanian national holiday remembering the killing of 21 protesters by police and U.S. troops in 1964 is taking on new resonance this year as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatens to take bac
Panama Canal chief dismisses Trump’s claims on China, fees
The Panama Canal Authority chief dismissed President-elect Trump’s claims that China is controlling the trade route and criticized his comments about fees. Ricaurte Vásquez Morales told The Wall Street Journal that Trump’s accusations that China is running the Panama Canal are “unfounded.
Panama Canal Chief Says Trump’s Ideas ‘Will Lead to Chaos’
The leader of the Panama Canal Authority denied President-elect Donald Trump’s claims that China is controlling the vital trade route and said Trump’s suggestion that U.S. ships get preferential rates “will lead to chaos.
Panama Tells Trump That Canal Sovereignty Non-negotiable
Panama said on Tuesday that the sovereignty of its interoceanic canal was non-negotiable, after US President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out military action to regain control.
Panama rejects Trump's military threats over canal control
Panama rejected suggestions of Chinese influence over its canal and dismissed threats of possible US military action on January 7, after President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out force to regain control of the strategic waterway.
US can’t hurt China’s interests in Panama and Greenland without hurting itself, analysts say
Chinese companies operate ports on both ends of the Panama Canal and invest in mining in Greenland. Read more at straitstimes ...
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What would Donald Trump gain from seizing the Panama Canal?
If commercial fees are typically low and America’s navy already has cheap and preferential access, why is Mr Trump ...
'No exceptions' for commercial US ships passing through the Panama Canal, chief says in response to Trump
Panama Canal chief Ricaurte Vásquez Morales said giving preferential treatment to one country's ships would violate ...
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GOP Lawmaker to Introduce Panama Canal Repurchase Act
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will introduce the Panama Canal Repurchase Act on Thursday, according to a report in The Hill.
Yes, US Used to Own the Panama Canal. Here's the History
We found no evidence of the canal being under China's control, as claimed by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
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Italy's Meloni hopes to attend Trump inauguration as she downplays his Greenland and Panama comments
Premier Giorgia Meloni says she doesn't believe President-elect Donald Trump actually intends to use military force to seize ...
Pressure on China and pure 'trolling': Why Trump is pushing an expansionist agenda
The president-elect is suddenly pushing to annex Greenland, reclaim the Panama Canal and absorb Canada, provoking longtime ...
Blinken Says Trump Bid to Take Over Greenland 'Not a Good' Idea
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers remarks after meeting with the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs ...