Trump, Panama Canal

Panama Canal administrator pushes back against Trump’s assertions of Chinese meddling
Ricaurte Vásquez denied Trump’s claims that China was controlling the canal’s operations, and said making exceptions to current rules controlling its operation would lead to “chaos.”
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Trump’s Panama Canal Threat Stirs a Nationalist Outcry: ‘Yankees Go Home!’
This time, the holiday was marked by patriotic anger stirred up by President-elect Donald Trump, who has called for the canal ...
'No exceptions' for commercial US ships passing through the Panama Canal, chief says in response to Trump
The Panama Canal chief, Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, said giving preferential treatment to one country's ships would "lead to ...
Alabama congressman cosponsors bill allowing Donald Trump to negotiate return of Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is a critical asset that we built and should have never given up," said Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise.
SD congressman drafts bill to authorize Trump’s potential purchase of Panama Canal
U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, said Wednesday he will introduce legislation that would authorize President-elect ...
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 ...
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 ...
5 takeaways from Trump press conference — including hostages held by Hamas, control of Panama Canal
President-elect Donald Trump staged a press conference Tuesday where he answered questions about hostages held by Hamas, ...
No, the Trump Family Was Not Banned by Panama for 100 Years
On Jan. 2, 2024, a viral post from X account The Halfway Post claimed the country of Panama was banning the entire Trump ...