Panama Canal administrator pushes back against Trump's …
1 day ago · 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 special privileges to any nation would only cause problems.
Fact Check: Does China Control the Panama Canal, as Trump …
Dec 26, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump has sparked controversy by suggesting the United States should reclaim control of the Panama Canal, citing overcharges for its use and alleged Chinese influence...
China Hits Back at Trump on Panama Canal as Questions Grow …
Dec 23, 2024 · China has voiced its support for Panama to retain control of the Panama Canal, after President-elect Donald Trump threatened to bring the vital trade route back under U.S. control.
Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports …
Jan 2, 2025 · In a news conference, President José Raúl Mulino of Panama disputed Mr. Trump’s statements, saying that there were “no Chinese in the canal” beyond those in transiting ships or at the ...
Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?
Dec 23, 2024 · On Saturday in a Truth Social post, Trump also hinted at China’s growing influence over the Panama Canal. “It was solely for Panama to manage, not China, or anyone else,” he wrote. “We would and...
Why Does Trump Want the Panama Canal? Here’s What to Know.
4 days ago · After a failed attempt by the French to construct a canal, it was ultimately built by the United States between 1904 and 1914. And the U.S. government managed the canal for several decades.
Trump Wants U.S. Control of the Panama Canal. Here Are 3 …
Dec 26, 2024 · President-elect Donald J. Trump this week escalated his threats to retake control of the Panama Canal, falsely accusing Panama of allowing Chinese soldiers to control the vital shipping route...
What’s the history of the Panama Canal, and why is Trump ... - CNN
Dec 23, 2024 · In social media posts and remarks to supporters, Trump accused Panama of charging the US “exorbitant rates” to use the canal and hinted at growing Chinese influence over the crucial waterway.
Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal | AP News
Dec 23, 2024 · Donald Trump suggested Sunday that his new administration could try to regain control of the Panama Canal that the United States “foolishly” ceded to its Central American ally, contending that shippers are charged “ridiculous” fees to pass through the vital transportation channel linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Trump threatens to retake Panama Canal - POLITICO
Dec 22, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump threatened on Saturday that the U.S. would reassume control of the Panama Canal if it felt that Panama wasn’t honoring the terms of a 1977 treaty regarding the...