Trump, Panama Canal

Panama turned its canal into a money-maker. History shows why Trump’s threats are sounding the alarm bells
More than 100 years after the construction of the engineering marvel that linked the Atlantic and Pacific oceans — and 25 years after the canal was returned to Panama by the US — the Panama Canal faces renewed intimidation from US President Donald Trump.
Why Trump Sees a Chinese Threat at the Panama Canal, and Locals Don’t
President Trump’s reasons for wanting control of the Panama Canal can be found at either end of the interoceanic waterway.Every day, dozens of cargo ships pass by blue cranes at a port near the Pacific Ocean entrance,
Panama, familiar with US intervention, bristles at Trump’s comments on canal
Donald Trump’s insistence that he wants to have the Panama Canal back under U.S. control is feeding nationalist sentiment and worry in Panama.
'We're taking it back.' Trump's comments on the Panama Canal spur pushback from Panama
We're taking it back.' Trump inauguration speech claim that the U.S. will regain control of the Panama Canal spurs immediate reaction in Panama.
Panama's President Responds to Trump Saying He Will 'Take Back' Canal
In his speech, Trump vowed to lead a government that "expands our territory," referencing his ambitions to acquire Greenland from Denmark and reclaim U.S. control of the Panama Canal. However, the path to achieving these goals remains uncertain, as he is likely to face resistance both domestically and internationally.
Trump wants the Panama Canal. Who owns it? Can US take it?
US President Donald Trump wants to regain control of the Panama Canal, claiming that American ships are being ‘severely overcharged’ by Panama. With the canal under Panama’s control for over two decades,
Trump Sets Up Conflict With Panama and China Over Canal
In his speech, Trump said the U.S. will attempt to reassert control over the Panama Canal, claiming that China is giving preferential treatment over the crucial waterway bridging the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
President of Panama: ‘The canal is and will remain Panama’s’
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino says his nation intends to maintain control of the Panama Canal, after President Trump reiterated his intent to take control of the strategic waterway in his
Can Trump really take over the Panama Canal, rename the Gulf of Mexico?
As United States President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term on Monday, he repeated his wishes to acquire the Panama Canal and rename the Gulf of Mexico in his inaugural speech. Trump has spoken about the canal and the Gulf of Mexico previously. On Monday, he signalled he was serious about moving ahead with both those ideas – and soon.
Trump Says US Is Taking Back the Panama Canal
President Donald Trump spoke about the Panama Canal during his inaugural address. “China is operating the Panama Canal, and we didn’t give it to China. We gave it to Panama, and we’re taking it back," Trump said in Washington.
Trump Vows to Take Back Panama Canal, Talks of 'Manifest Destiny' in Space
Monrovia NSU CHALLENGER bulk carrier transits the expanded canal through Cocoli Locks at the Panama Canal, on the outskirts of Panama City, Panama April 19, 2023. REUTERS/Aris Martinez/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Newly sworn-in President Donald Trump vowed on Monday that the United States would take back the Panama Canal as he delivered an inauguration speech in which he invoked the 19th century expansionist doctrine of "Manifest Destiny" in laying out plans for space exploration.
China's position on issues related to the Panama Canal is consistent and clear, Chinese FM spokesperson responds to Trump’s claims
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson responded on Tuesday to questions regarding US withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and ...
Fact Check: Panama did not double tariffs for US warships transiting Canal
A fake quote attributed to Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino, saying that his country would double the tariffs for U.S.
China influence over Panama Canal has been a US concern for years
Trump's claim that Chinese soldiers exercise authority over the Panama Canal is inaccurate, but his assertion that China ...