Trump, Panama

Panama Canal administrator pushes back against Trump's assertions of Chinese meddling
The administrator of the Panama Canal said Friday that the vital waterway will remain in Panamanian hands and open to commerce from all countries, rejecting claims by President-elect Donald Trump that the United States should take it over.
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.
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
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.
Why Does Trump Want the Panama Canal? Here’s What to Know.
Treaties ratified by the Senate in 1978 established permanent neutrality, but some Republicans regret that decision.
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 does Trump want Greenland and the Panama Canal so badly? One reason may surprise you
President-elect Donald Trump wouldn't rule out military or economic coercion, saying the U.S. needs to stop China. Also a factor: climate change.
House Republican bill would pave way for Trump to acquire Panama Canal for US
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will introduce a bill that would authorize the president to purchase the Panama Canal and put it under U.S. control, an acquisition that President-elect Trump has been
Panama Canal chief pushes back against Trump’s claims of Chinese meddling
Despite the US president-elect's demands, administrator Ricaurte VAsquez says American ships can't get special treatment The administrator of the Panama Canal said on Friday that the vital waterway will remain in Panamanian hands and open to commerce from all countries,
Panama marks Martyrs' Day as Trump threatens 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
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.
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 Trump against ending the ...
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 ...
Citing China, Trump won't rule out military use to reclaim Panama Canal, acquire Greenland
US president-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated his expansionist agenda, citing China as a security threat and refusing ...
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 ...
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Tommy Tuberville Boosts Trump’s Fantasy About War With China
Senator Tommy Tuberville is so excited for Donald Trump to keep chasing the Panama Canal that he’s now imagining his own ...
Greenland's leader ready to talk to Trump
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede said on Friday he was ready to speak with U.S. President-elect ...
How Greenland is preparing for Donald Trump
The island’s rare earth minerals and plum Arctic position have turned it into a geopolitical hotspot and the object of ...
Greenland isn’t taking Trump’s takeover threat seriously — yet
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has said he wants to make Greenland an American territory, but residents of the Arctic island aren't taking the threat too seriously, saying their land isn’t up for ...