Trump, Panama Canal and China

Trump says China ‘operates’ the Panama Canal – how deep are Beijing’s ties to the key waterway?
Donald Trump has begun his second term as president by ramping up pressure on Panama – threatening to “take back” the Panama Canal and accusing the country of ceding control of the strategically critical waterway to a US rival: China.
Panama Canal and Trump: How much influence does China really have?
President Trump is wrong when he says China controls the Panama Canal. But the U.S. rival does have influence there, and the administration is moving to counter it.
Trump postpones call with Panama’s president as canal tensions simmer
President Donald Trump of the United States has postponed a phone call with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino due to last-minute changes in the U.S. leader’s agenda. Panama’s government disclosed this on Friday,
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Sovereignty, ownership, and the Panama Canal | Opinion
President Trump’s Inaugural Address criticized the Jimmy Carter Administration for giving away the Panama Canal: “which has foolishly been given to the country of Panama…We gave it to Panama and we’re taking it back.” Nothing subtle here, but perhaps a misleading impression.
Trump: A Man, a Plan, a Canal, Panama
Stephanie: In response to Trump’s inauguration speech, Panama President José Raúl Mulino said that “ the canal is and will remain Panama’s .” As you noted, Trump has already floated the idea of using military force to retake the canal. Do you think this could actually come to pass?
Local opinion: I went to see if China has taken over the Panama Canal
To protect its interests in Panama without destabilizing the region, the United States must approach this situation with strength, strategic foresight and diplomatic precision.
Trump vs. China in Panama: A Bold Move or Hypocrisy?
Donald Trump is ramping up his anti-China rhetoric, accusing Panama of allowing Chinese influence over the Panama Canal.
Panama Canal Still Faces Massive Droughts
Whether the U.S. or Panama own the Panama Canal, one of the largest routes for ship traffic in the world still faces horrible drought that will slow traffic through it, or shutter in completely from time to time.
Trump, the Panama Canal and the Hong Kong Firm at the Heart of a Showdown
The canal’s two biggest ports are operated by a Hong Kong company with global reach. The Trump administration sees a Chinese ...
Why The Panama Canal Is At The Center Of A U.S.-China Power Struggle
The Trump administration is taking proactive measures to regain control over the Panama Canal and reduce Chinese influence at ...
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'Intolerable' US claim sparks new row over Panama Canal
Panama on Thursday rejected the United States' claim of securing free passage for its government vessels through the Panama ...
Li clan’s Panama problem epitomises a discount
History rarely repeats itself, but it often rhymes. Li Ka-shing’s Hong Kong-based infrastructure conglomerate encountered ...
China derides U.S. "pressure and coercion" as Panama scraps Belt and Road deal with Beijing amid canal standoff
Panama's decision to leave a key investment deal with China has drawn accusations from Beijing of "pressure and coercion" by ...
Panama’s president denies making a deal that US warships can transit the canal for free
The Panama Canal Authority put out its own terse statement saying it had “not made any adjustments” to the fees.
The U.S. Has Rights Over the Panama Canal
Marco Rubio is right. The Neutrality Treaty authorizes America to enforce a prohibition against ‘foreign operation.’ ...
Panama denies State Dept claim that it is eliminating fees for US gov vessels using canal
Panama has denied the U.S. State Department's claim that the country will eliminate fees for U.S. government vessels ...