A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can't take it back on his own
Teddy Roosevelt once declared the Panama Canal “one of the feats to which the people of this republic will look back with the highest pride.” More than a century later, Donald Trump is threatening to take back the waterway for the same republic.
What’s the history of the Panama Canal, and why is Trump threatening to retake control of it?
President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend suggested the US should retake the Panama Canal, an idea that was immediately rejected by the government of Panama, which has controlled the passage for decades.
Panama President Rallies Support for Canal After Trump Threat
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino rallied support from former presidents in defense of the country’s canal following threats from Donald Trump to reimpose US control over the waterway.
Trump is threatening to take over the Panama Canal, which Panama owns outright
President-elect Donald Trump says he wants ships to pay less to move through the Panama Canal, and he said he would demand control over the canal if he doesn’t get what he wants.
Greenland and the Panama Canal aren't for sale. Why is Trump threatening to take them?
President-elect Donald Trump ran on a platform of isolating the US from foreign conflicts like the Ukraine war, increasing tariffs on foreign trade partners, and rebuilding domestic manufacturing. But in recent days he has suggested a more outwardly aggressive approach for his foreign policy.
‘That will never happen’: Locals react to Trump suggesting US retake Panama Canal
President-elect Donald Trump said the US should consider retaking the Panama Canal. Hear how the Panamanian people – and the country’s president – reacted to Trump’s threats.
Explainer: What is the Panama Canal and why has Trump threatened to take it over?
Latin American leaders on Monday rallied to Panama's defense after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatened to reimpose U.S. control over the Panama Canal, a key global shipping route located in the Central American nation.
Panama's president hits back at Trump idea to reclaim key canal
Panama President José Raúl Mulino responded Sunday to President-elect Trump's idea to regain control of the Panama Canal expressed over the weekend.
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