Panama Canal, Trump

China influence over Panama Canal has been a US concern for years
President-elect Donald Trump made international headlines this week after refusing to rule out military force to take back the Panama Canal, citing economic and security concerns regarding China. Trump has made U.
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.
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.
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 threatening to take the canal? The simplest answer may be that the president-elect is expressing geopolitical machismo,
Donald Trump's Panama Canal Demand Gets Boost From New House Bill
South Dakota Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson's new bill is expected to aid Trump's goal of returning the Panama Canal to the U.S.
Panama Is Unsettled by Trump’s Threat to Seize Canal
Few took the president-elect’s combative comments at face value, but they still sent a shudder through a country that the United States has invaded before.
Panama Canal Administrator Pushes Back Against Trump's Assertions of Chinese Meddling
The administrator of the Panama Canal has responded to criticisms from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, denying that there is any interference from China in the canal’s operations and saying giving
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 chief denies 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,
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. At a press conference on January 7,
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.
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Is Trump's rhetoric on Greenland, Canada and Panama Canal a 'Madman Strategy'?
The president-elect's undiplomatic talk in recent days of reclaiming the Panama Canal — and annexing Greenland and even ...
Chuck Grassley weighs in on Trump's plans for Greenland and the Panama Canal
President-Elect Donald Trump talked recently about expanding the United States by possibly taking over Greenland and the ...
Trump suggests he could use military force to acquire Panama Canal and Greenland and 'economic force' to annex Canada
President-elect Donald Trump suggested Tuesday he would consider using military force to gain control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, and "economic force" to acquire Canada.
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Letter: We built the Panama Canal, but we don't need it now
President Trump has made recent comments about the United States reacquiring the Panama Canal Zone. Since the United States transferred all of its rights to the Panama Canal Zone ...
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Panama celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Panama Canal handover as Trump wants to take it back
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Panama celebrated on Tuesday the 25th anniversary of the transfer ...
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Trump’s words on Greenland, borders ring alarms in Europe
President-elect Donald Trump has tossed expansionist rhetoric at U.S. allies and potential adversaries with arguments that the frontiers of American power need to be extended into Canada and the ...
Trump's obsession with Greenland may be ridiculous. But the idea behind it is serious.
Alex Wagner breaks down the origins of Trump's interest in taking over Greenland and the Panama Canal and why its serious, ...