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
U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed a phone call with Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino due to last-minute changes in the U.S. leader's agenda, Panama's government said on Friday, amid tensions over U.
The Pro-American Panama Leader Standing Between Trump and the Canal
Conservative President José Raúl Mulino wanted to work with Trump from day one. He’s now trying to stop a U.S. takeover of the Panama Canal.
Rubio says Trump’s interest in Greenland and Panama Canal is legit and driven by China concerns
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland and retake control of the Panama Canal is driven by legitimate national security interests stemming from growing concerns about Chinese activity in the Arctic and in Latin America.
Would Trump really invade Panama to reclaim the canal by force?
President Donald Trump is a man with a plan for the canal, namely to force Panama to limit China’s influence on the vital 50-mile shortcut between the Atlantic and the Pacific or risk the United States taking back the canal by force if necessary. Just a quick history review.
Panamanians say the canal is theirs and always will be
A black, massive Hong Kong-registered ship inched its way through the churning waters of the Panama Canal — guided by tugboats stern and aft, and sweating Panamanians hoisting yellow ropes to latch onto the ship's higher levels.
The Panama Canal Is Drying Up, So Why Does Trump Want It?
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses the growing battle over the Panama Canal. The U.S. is considering taking control, while Panama resists. However, severe droughts have already crippled the canal,
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.
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 reiterates threat to retake Panama Canal ‘or something very powerful’ will happen
President Donald Trump reiterated his vow to “take back” the Panama Canal on Sunday, warning of “powerful” US action in an ...
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 ...
'Taking it back': Internal House GOP memo outlines case for Trump to buy Panama Canal
A House GOP leadership memo obtained by Fox News Digital appears to encourage Republican lawmakers to back President Donald ...
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Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?
Newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing to "take back" the Panama Canal, the world's second busiest interoceanic waterway, spurring concerns that the United States could invade ...
Panama Canal denies Trump admin. claim U.S. gov't vessels can now transit for free
The Panama Canal Authority late Wednesday said it has made no change to its tolls or other fees, denying the Trump ...
Carl Cannon: Panama Canal Crisis Follows Usual Trump Media Cycle From "He's Crazy" to "He Fixed It" in Record Time
Monday on the RCP podcast, Carl Cannon commented on how the American media begrudgingly covered an early success of Trump's ...
South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson talks Trump, tariffs and the Panama Canal
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KTIV) - South Dakota U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson has a front-row seat in Congress to all the changes accompanying the new White House resident down the street on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Trump's push to make Canada the 51st state could backfire on Republicans
If the thought of two senators from Puerto Rico scares the GOP, how will 20 from the land of maple syrup, Mounties and "Anne of Green Gables" go over?