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Trump reiterates threat to retake Panama Canal

Donald Trump's Panama Threat Starts Paying Off

Trump has repeatedly suggested the U.S. should demand the return of the Panama Canal if Panama does not reduce the fees it charges American ships. He has also frequently accused China of controlling the key global trade route.

CNN on MSN · 2d

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 escalating diplomatic dispute with the Central American country over China’s presence around the vital waterway.

The New York Times · 1d

In Panama, Rubio Says China Threatens Canal, Demanding ‘Immediate’ Action

The secretary of state said the United States could take steps to “protect its rights.” Panama’s leader said he was sure that President Trump wouldn’t seize the canal.

Panama Could Cut Ties With Hong Kong Firm

Bloomberg L.P. · 17h

Panama Considers Canceling Port Deal With Hong Kong Firm

Panama is weighing whether to cancel its contract with the Hong Kong-based company that operates ports near the Panama Canal, according to people with knowledge of the situation, a potential concession to defuse President Donald Trump’s threats about countering China’s influence around the key waterway.

Daily Journal · 23h

Panama lawsuit requests axing Hong Kong firm's canal concession

Two Panamanian lawyers filed a complaint Monday to cancel the concession of a Hong Kong-based company for operating two ports on the Panama Canal, following US President Donald Trump's threats

Latin Times on MSN · 11h

Panama Considers Withdrawing from Port Deal with Hong Kong Firm After Trump's Canal Offensive

Even though the Panama Canal is run by an autonomous entity overseen by the Panamanian government, the U.S. government claims China exerts influence through a Hong Kong-based comp

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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 ...

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Rubio hails Panama's move to exit Chinese infrastructure plan

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday welcomed Panama's decision to let its participation in China's global ...

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Panama pledges to end key canal deal with China, work with US after Rubio visit

Panama's José Raúl Mulino announced that his country would not renew its agreement with China's Belt and Road Initiative ...

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Panama ditches China’s Belt and Road project in a win for Trump’s tough-guy diplomacy

Panama appears to have bowed to Donald Trump’s aggressive style of diplomacy by ditching its involvement in China’s Belt and ...

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Panama minister says US defense chief Hegseth will visit in April

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to travel to Panama in April, his Panamanian counterpart said on Tuesday, with the ...

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Ground Game: Trump’s tariffs, USAID leaders on leave, and Rubio says Panama must cut Chinese canal influence

This newsletter was originally sent out via email to our Ground Game subscribers on Feb. 03. You can subscribe at any time at ...

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Secretary Rubio Hails Panama Canal Visit After Calling for ‘Immediate Changes’

Amid pressures from President Trump, Panama will “optimize transit priority” of U.S. Navy ships and will not renew its ...

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Panama Canal Fees Have Become a Flashpoint. Here’s Why They’ve Risen.

President Trump says the canal authority is overcharging. Recent increases are attributed in part to drought, maintenance ...

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Rubio Warns Necessary Measures on Panama Canal Over Chinese Influence

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panama's President José Raúl Mulino that the "status quo" of the Panama Canal is ...

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Panama City Beach officials are assessing lakes’ ecological health through electro-fishing

The City of Panama City Beach is ensuring the ecological health and water quality of several lakes in the area through a ...

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