Trump, Panama and China

Trump says China controls the Panama Canal — but here's how it really works
Experts dispute President Donald Trump’s claims that the Panama Canal is controlled by China and overcharging U.S. ships.
Trump’s Panama Canal ambitions gain traction in GOP-led Senate
Republicans hoping to thwart Beijing’s influence in Latin America urge the Panamanian government to cut ties with Chinese entities.
China Reacts to Trump Claim About Panama Canal Control
China has fired back at President Donald Trump, dismissing his claim that Beijing has seized control of the Panama Canal as baseless and provocative. Newsweek reached out by email to a Trump representative and to Hutchison Ports, a Hong Kong–based port operator that controls ports near the canal, for comment.
Panama protests ‘threat’ of force as Trump pushed to reclaim canal
The Panamanian government formally raised concerns with the United Nations over President Trump’s threats to retake the Panama Canal, noting any threat of force would violate rules. In
Reclaiming the Panama Canal Could End Up Backfiring For Trump, Experts Warn
Trump's canal claims would undermine U.S.-Panama relations, boost China's influence, and revive regional tensions, harming both countries' interests, two experts argued
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Trump’s Panama Canal threats unpacked: The facts tell a different story
UNT Dallas political science professor outlines the implications of Trump’s threat to the Panama Canal. Trump’s suggestion that China controls the
Jim Hartman: Trump and the Panama Canal
President Trump’s threat to retake the canal came out of the blue, inflaming Panamanians. But Trump’s view is nothing new.
Rubio prioritizes Panama and hints at muscle behind Trump’s desire for canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Central America comes after President Donald Trump has repeatedly promised to take the Panama Canal back.
Video: Trump doubles down on retaking Panama Canal: ‘You’re serious?’
Trump doubles down on retaking Panama Canal: ‘You’re serious?’ Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss his resolution calling on Panama to cut ties with China as President Donald Trump continues his push to retake the Panama Canal.
Does China 'operate' Panama Canal, as Trump says?
On Christmas Day, Trump posted on social media that the "wonderful soldiers of China" were "lovingly, but illegally, ...
Donald Trump goes light on China on Day 1, except where the Panama Canal is concerned
China got only one mention in US President Donald Trump's inaugural address on Monday, but the comment was threatening - ...
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Trump's vow to reclaim Panama canal amid China tensions
Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would "take back" the Panama Canal. During his inauguration, he expressed concerns over ...
Panama Mulls Calling UN Security Council Meeting over Donald Trump Threats
Panama has reportedly submitted a formal letter to the U.N. rejecting Trump's statement about reclaiming the canal. The ...
Marco Rubio Preps Panama Visit Amid Trump’s Escalating Canal Rhetoric
The new Secretary of State already has said the Hong Kong-based operator of Panama Canal-adjacent ports could be a “big ...
Panama Alerts United Nations to Trump’s Inaugural Remarks
President Trump said of the Panama Canal, “We’re taking it back.” The letter from Panama cited articles of the U.N. charter ...