U.S. claims free passage through Panama Canal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

U.S. claims free passage through Panama Canal

Raw Story  

The United States said Wednesday that its government vessels would sail for free through the Panama Canal following heavy pressure from President Donald Trump, but authorities at the waterway swiftly issued a denial. "U.S. government vessels can now transit the Panama Canal without charge fees, saving the U.S. government millions of dollars a year," the State Department said in a post on social media platform X. "The Panama Canal Authority, which is empowered to set tolls and other fees for transiting the canal, reports that it has not made any adjustments to them," the agency said in a statement. Trump in his inaugural address said the United States would be "taking back" the canal -- built more than a century ago by Washington with Afro-Caribbean labor and handed back to Panama at the end of 1999.

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‘Bullying tactics’: China, Hong Kong out to scuttle BlackRock’s Panama Canal ports deal amid Donald Trump’s threats
1 week, 1 day ago

‘Bullying tactics’: China, Hong Kong out to scuttle BlackRock’s Panama Canal ports deal amid Donald Trump’s threats

Live Mint  

Asian conglomerate CK Hutchison's deal to sell its Panama Canal ports to a consortium led by America’s BlackRock Inc is facingintense criticismfrom Hong Kong and China. Earlier this month, billionaire Li Ka-shing-owned CK Hutchison had signed a $23 billion deal to sell most of its ports operations, including those in the Panama Canal,to a US-led consortium following pressure from US …

Hong Kong’s leader swipes at Trump but avoids criticism of tycoon’s deal to sell Panama Port assets
1 week, 3 days ago

Hong Kong’s leader swipes at Trump but avoids criticism of tycoon’s deal to sell Panama Port assets

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s leader has waded into a controversy over a prominent conglomerate’s decision to sell its Panama Canal port assets to a consortium including American investment bank BlackRock Inc., a deal that has angered Beijing and highlights how escalating tensions between Beijing and Washington can leave the Chinese financial center’s business leaders trapped in the middle. Chief …

China Amplifies Newspaper’s Attack on CK Hutchison Over Panama Ports Deal
2 weeks ago

China Amplifies Newspaper’s Attack on CK Hutchison Over Panama Ports Deal

Live Mint  

China’s top office on Hong Kong issues reposted a sharp attack on CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. for agreeing to sell a controlling stake in Panama ports, warning companies to be very careful about which “side they should stand on.” The commentary in the Ta Kung Pao newspaper appeared on the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office’s website on Thursday. It …

Panama President Issues Defiant Response To Trump Over 'Reclaiming' Canal Line
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3 weeks ago

Panama President Issues Defiant Response To Trump Over 'Reclaiming' Canal Line

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING PANAMA CITY — Panama President José Raúl Mulino on Wednesday accused U.S. President Donald Trump of lying when he said in his address to Congress that his administration was “reclaiming” the Panama Canal. Trump was referencing a deal announced Tuesday for a consortium led by the U.S. investment management company BlackRock Inc. to buy a controlling stake …

Panama President Mulino says Trump ‘lying’ about reclaiming the canal
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Panama President Mulino says Trump ‘lying’ about reclaiming the canal

Al Jazeera  

Panamanian leader says sale of a Chinese company’s port operation to a US firm does not amount to retaking the waterway. Panama President Jose Raul Mulino has accused his American counterpart, Donald Trump, of lying when he told members of Congress that the United States is “reclaiming” the Panama Canal. During the annual presidential address to the US Congress on …

Donald Trump says ‘reclaiming’ Panama Canal after US firm BlackRock buys port stakes, Panama says ‘lying again’
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Donald Trump says ‘reclaiming’ Panama Canal after US firm BlackRock buys port stakes, Panama says ‘lying again’

Live Mint  

Panama President Jose Raul Mulino has slammed American President Donald Trump for his “reclaiming” Panama Canal remark after Hong Kong firm Hutchison agreed to sell its lucrative Panama Canal ports to a US-led consortium. Reacting to Donald Trump's “reclaiming” claims, the Panama president accused the US President of “lying once again”. The Panama Canal is not in the process of …

Panama president calls Trump’s talk of ‘reclaiming’ the Panama Canal a lie
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Panama president calls Trump’s talk of ‘reclaiming’ the Panama Canal a lie

Associated Press  

PANAMA CITY — Panama President José Raúl Mulino on Wednesday accused U.S. President Donald Trump of lying when he said in his address to Congress that his administration was “reclaiming” the Panama Canal. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Panama maintains that it has full control over the canal and that the …

A win for Trump? Did the US just remove Chinese influence from the Panama Canal?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

A win for Trump? Did the US just remove Chinese influence from the Panama Canal?

Firstpost  

CK Hutchison Holdings, a Hong Kong-based conglomerate, has agreed to sell its entire stake in Panama’s Balboa and Cristobal ports to a BlackRock-led consortium for nearly $23 billion, including $5 billion in debt. The deal, pending Panama’s approval, follows US concerns over alleged Chinese influence on the canal, though Panama maintains that China does not control its operations The entrance …

Trump hails 'reclaiming' Panama canal after BlackRock-led group's deal to buy stake
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump hails 'reclaiming' Panama canal after BlackRock-led group's deal to buy stake

Hindustan Times  

U.S. President Donald Trump has hailed a deal led by U.S. firm BlackRock to buy most of the $22.8 billion ports business of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison which includes assets along the Panama Canal. The deal with the BlackRock-led consortium includes 90% of Panama Ports Company, which has operated the Balboa and Cristobal ports at each end of the …

Panamanian president calls Trump’s talk of ‘reclaiming’ the Panama Canal a lie
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Panamanian president calls Trump’s talk of ‘reclaiming’ the Panama Canal a lie

LA Times  

A cargo ship goes through the Panama Canal’s Cocoli locks in Panama City on Feb. 21. Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Wednesday accused President Trump of lying when he said in his address to Congress that his administration was “reclaiming” the Panama Canal. Trump was referencing a deal announced Tuesday for a consortium led by the U.S. investment management …

BlackRock strikes deal to bring ports on both sides of Panama Canal under American control
3 weeks, 2 days ago

BlackRock strikes deal to bring ports on both sides of Panama Canal under American control

Associated Press  

A Hong Kong-based conglomerate has agreed to sell its controlling stake in a subsidiary that operates ports near the Panama Canal to a consortium including BlackRock Inc., effectively putting the ports under American control after President Donald Trump alleged Chinese interference with the operations of the critical shipping lane. The deal will give the BlackRock consortium control over 43 ports …

Panama exasperated over persistence of US allegations of Chinese control of canal
1 month, 1 week ago

Panama exasperated over persistence of US allegations of Chinese control of canal

Associated Press  

PANAMA CITY — Panama’s president said Thursday that he had instructed the country’s foreign minister to not discuss the U.S. government’s allegations of Chinese interference in the operations of the Panama Canal with the visiting head of U.S. Southern Command. The comments followed a dustup the day before when the U.S. embassy in Panama said one of the agenda items …

China lashes out at US ‘coercion’ after Panama declines to renew infrastructure agreement
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China lashes out at US ‘coercion’ after Panama declines to renew infrastructure agreement

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China on Friday lashed out at what it called U.S. “coercion” after Panama declined to renew a key infrastructure agreement with Beijing following Washington’s threat to take back the Panama Canal. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a briefing that China “firmly opposes the U.S. smearing and undermining the Belt and Road cooperation through means of pressure …

Panama’s president denies making a deal that US warships can transit the canal for free
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama’s president denies making a deal that US warships can transit the canal for free

Associated Press  

PANAMA CITY — Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday denied the U.S. State Department’s claim that his country had reached a deal allowing U.S. warships to transit the Panama Canal for free. Panama’s President Jose Mulino, center, and Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha, let, meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the presidential palace in Panama City, Sunday, …

Panama slaps down Trump administration's claim about free passage for U.S. ships
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama slaps down Trump administration's claim about free passage for U.S. ships

Raw Story  

The Panamanian government on Wednesday slapped down claims being made by the Trump administration that it had agreed to grant free passage for United States military ships through the Panama Canal. The Wall Street Journal reports that Panama is denying the State Department's claim that American ships would have access to the canal "without charge fees, saving the U.S. government …

Panama Canal Authority denies free passage for US vessels as Donald Trump plans to regain control
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama Canal Authority denies free passage for US vessels as Donald Trump plans to regain control

Live Mint  

After the US announced Panama would waive fees for government vessels using the Panama Canal, the Panama Canal Authority clarified that they have ‘not made any adjustments to them’. Taking to their official social media handle X, The Panama Canal Authority, “In response to a publication released by the United States Department of State, the Panama Canal Authority, which is …

Panama fact-checks Trump administration over claims that US vessels won’t have to pay canal transit fees – Firstpost
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama fact-checks Trump administration over claims that US vessels won’t have to pay canal transit fees – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The clarification from Panama Canal Authority came after the State Department on X announced that the US government would be saving “millions of dollars” annually after gaining significant concessions. “With total responsibility, the Panama Canal Authority, as it has indicated, is willing to establish dialogue with relevant US officials regarding the transit of wartime vessels from said country,” the authority …

US government vessels to sail free through Panama Canal: State Dept
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US government vessels to sail free through Panama Canal: State Dept

Deccan Chronicle  

The United States said Wednesday that its government vessels would be allowed to sail for free through the Panama Canal, following heavy pressure from President Donald Trump. "US government vessels can now transit the Panama Canal without charge fees, saving the US government millions of dollars a year," the State Department said in a post on social media platform X.It …

Panama denies State Department claim US government vessels can now transit canal for free
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama denies State Department claim US government vessels can now transit canal for free

CNN  

CNN — Panama denied a claim made by the State Department on Wednesday that the Central American nation had agreed to no longer charge fees for US government ships to transit the country’s famous canal. “US government vessels can now transit the Panama Canal without charge fees, saving the US government millions of dollars a year,” the State Department said …

Panama Canal denies US claim of free passage for government vessels
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama Canal denies US claim of free passage for government vessels

Al Jazeera  

Panama Canal Authority says it is ready to hold a dialogue with Washington, DC, regarding transit of American wartime vessels. The Panama Canal Authority has denied the US State Department’s claim that a deal has been reached allowing United States government vessels to cross the canal without paying fees, likely ratcheting up tensions after President Donald Trump threatened to take …

China recognizes canal as neutral international waterway
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China recognizes canal as neutral international waterway

China Daily  

By LI YANG | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2025-02-05 07:45 Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on Jan 20, 2025. After the new US leader openly cast a covetous eye at the Panama Canal, the world wondered what excuse he might come up with to justify the United …

Panama weighs conceding ‘major gift’ to defuse Trump threat: report
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama weighs conceding ‘major gift’ to defuse Trump threat: report

Raw Story  

Officials in Panama are examining the possibility of canceling a deal with the Hong Kong-based company that operates ports along the Panama Canal as a way to ease the ongoing threats from President Donald Trump to seize the critical waterway, according to a new report in Bloomberg. While no official decision has been reached, the publication reported that President Jose …

Panama lawsuit requests axing Hong Kong firm's canal concession
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama lawsuit requests axing Hong Kong firm's canal concession

Raw Story  

Two Panamanian lawyers filed a complaint Monday to cancel the concession of a Hong Kong-based company for operating two ports on the Panama Canal, following U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to seize the vital waterway. A subsidiary of CK Hutchison Holdings -- owned by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing -- manages two of the canal's five ports, an arrangement in …

Panama vows to end key canal deal with China after Rubio lays down the Goliath
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama vows to end key canal deal with China after Rubio lays down the Goliath

Firstpost  

Panama President José Raúl Mulino said that the country would not renew its 2017 MoU with China to join its Belt and Road initiative after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave an ultimatum to the nation to distance itself from Beijing. Mulino said that the decision is being taken to ensure that Panama maintains its sovereignty over the Panama …

Panama vows to end key canal deal with China after Rubio lays down the Goliath
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama vows to end key canal deal with China after Rubio lays down the Goliath

Firstpost  

Panama President José Raúl Mulino said that the country would not renew its 2017 MoU with China to join its Belt and Road initiative after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave an ultimatum to the nation to distance itself from Beijing. Mulino said that the decision is being taken to ensure that Panama maintains its sovereignty over the Panama …

Panama drops Belt and Road deal with China amid Donald Trump’s warning, but sends a strong message to US
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama drops Belt and Road deal with China amid Donald Trump’s warning, but sends a strong message to US

Live Mint  

Panama has officially withdrawn from China's Belt and Road Initiative, saying that it will not renew the 2017 Memorandum of Understanding to join China’s overseas development initiative. In a strong message to the US, Panama also reaffirmed its sovereignty over the Panama Canal as President Jose Raul Mulino asserted that his country's sovereignty over the world's second busiest waterway is …

US Secretary of State Rubio to visit Panama amid canal dispute
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US Secretary of State Rubio to visit Panama amid canal dispute

Firstpost  

Rubio’s mission came as Trump imposed steep tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China – another step showing a far more aggressive US foreign policy US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. File Image/ AFP Marco Rubio headed to Panama Saturday on his debut trip abroad as US secretary of state, as he looks for how to follow up on President Donald …

Trump reiterates threat to retake Panama Canal ‘or something very powerful’ will happen
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump reiterates threat to retake Panama Canal ‘or something very powerful’ will happen

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump reiterated his vow to “take back” the Panama Canal on Sunday, warning of “powerful” US action in an escalating diplomatic dispute with the Central American country over China’s presence around the vital waterway. Though Mulino told Rubio that Panama’s sovereignty over the canal was not up for debate, he also said he had addressed Washington’s …

Panama’s president says there will be no negotiation about ownership of canal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama’s president says there will be no negotiation about ownership of canal

Associated Press  

PANAMA CITY — Panama President José Raúl Mulino said Thursday there will be no negotiation with the United States over ownership of the Panama Canal, and he hopes U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s upcoming visit will allow them to focus on shared interests including migration and combating drug trafficking. Being the destination for the first overseas visit by the …

‘That is sealed’: Panama president says no discussions over canal with US
1 month, 4 weeks ago

‘That is sealed’: Panama president says no discussions over canal with US

Al Jazeera  

Panama will not negotiate control of the strategic Panama Canal during Marco Rubio’s upcoming visit, Jose Raul Mulino says. Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino has ruled out discussing control of the Panama Canal with top United States diplomat Marco Rubio, who is set to visit the Central American country. Trump has made acquiring the canal a top foreign policy priority, …

Panama complains to U.N. over Trump canal threat, starts audit
2 months ago

Panama complains to U.N. over Trump canal threat, starts audit

The Hindu  

Panama has complained to the United Nations over U.S. President Donald Trump's "worrying" threat to seize the Panama Canal, even as it launched an audit of the Hong Kong-linked operator of two ports on the interoceanic waterway. Mr. Trump, in his inaugural address Monday, repeated his complaint that China was effectively "operating" the Panama Canal through its growing presence around …

Panama complains to UN over Trump canal threat, starts audit
2 months ago

Panama complains to UN over Trump canal threat, starts audit

Raw Story  

Panama has complained to the United Nations over U.S. President Donald Trump's "worrying" threat to seize the Panama Canal, even as it launched an audit of the Hong Kong-linked operator of two ports on the interoceanic waterway. Trump, in his inaugural address Monday, repeated his complaint that China was effectively "operating" the Panama Canal through its growing presence around the …

Panama complains to UN over Trump canal threat, starts audit
2 months ago

Panama complains to UN over Trump canal threat, starts audit

Raw Story  

Panama has complained to the United Nations over US President Donald Trump's "worrying" threat to seize the Panama Canal, even as it launched an audit of the Hong Kong-linked operator of two ports on the interoceanic waterway. Trump, in his inaugural address Monday, repeated his complaint that China was effectively "operating" the Panama Canal through its growing presence around the …

Panama and China push back against Trump’s canal threats
2 months ago

Panama and China push back against Trump’s canal threats

Al Jazeera  

Panama’s president insists canal ‘was not a gift’ from the US; China declares it does not interfere. Panama and China have pushed back against United States President Donald Trump’s controversial claims regarding the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal “was not a gift” from the US, Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino said on Wednesday in response to Trump’s threat to seize …

Panama president hits back at Trump and 'rejects' inaugural speech 'in its entirety'
2 months ago

Panama president hits back at Trump and 'rejects' inaugural speech 'in its entirety'

Raw Story  

The president of Panama has formally complained to the United Nations about President Donald Trump's "threats" to acquire the Panama Canal. In it, Mulino wrote that on behalf of his country and people, “I must reject in its entirety the words expressed by President Donald Trump regarding Panama and its Canal in his inaugural address.” Mulino continued, “The canal is …

Trump wants the Panama Canal. Who owns it? Can US take it?
2 months ago

Trump wants the Panama Canal. Who owns it? Can US take it?

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump wants to regain control of the Panama Canal, claiming that American ships are being ‘severely overcharged’ by Panama. In his 2025 inaugural address, he argued that “Panama’s promise to us has been broken” and alleged that “China is operating the Panama Canal.” While the canal remains under Panamanian control, Chinese investments in Panama have grown, including …

Trump says will take back 'Chinese-operated' Panama Canal, Latin American country says no
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump says will take back 'Chinese-operated' Panama Canal, Latin American country says no

Firstpost  

‘China is operating the Panama CanalWe gave it to Panama. The Panama Canal is a key trade route that handles around 6 per cent of global maritime traffic Trump has vowed to take back Panama Canal. Agencies In his second inaugural address on Monday, President Donald Trump vowed to “take back” the Panama Canal, accusing China of operating the strategic …

‘We’re taking it back.’ Trump’s comments on the Panama Canal spur pushback from Panama
2 months, 1 week ago

‘We’re taking it back.’ Trump’s comments on the Panama Canal spur pushback from Panama

LA Times  

President Trump said Monday that the United States would reassert control over the Panama Canal, the strategic, U.S.-built waterway that Washington handed over to the Panamanian government more than a quarter-century ago. In reaction to Trump, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino rejected the idea of his country giving up control of the canal, which is among the globe’s iconic ocean …

Panama Canal: History shows why Trump’s threats are sounding the alarm bells
2 months, 1 week ago

Panama Canal: History shows why Trump’s threats are sounding the alarm bells

CNN  

CNN — Born from “gunboat diplomacy,” the Panama Canal is under threat from US saber rattling once again. “All he needs is to land ten thousand troops and that’s it,” said Ovidio Diaz-Espino, who was born in Panama and is the author of “How Wall Street Created a Nation: J.P. Morgan, Teddy Roosevelt, and the Panama Canal.” He added: “We …

Trump’s Panama Canal threats leave country’s officials scrambling for answers
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump’s Panama Canal threats leave country’s officials scrambling for answers

CNN  

Panama City, Panama CNN — The new Panamanian ambassador was given strict instructions as he prepared to meet then-President Donald Trump one day in 2019: Do not engage him in any substantive discussion of critical issues. “It wasn’t a grand statement, just an observation he wasn’t shy about sharing.” Trump’s specific views on the Panama Canal tracked with his long-standing …

Panama Canal administrator pushes back against Trump’s assertions of Chinese meddling
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Panama Canal administrator pushes back against Trump’s assertions of Chinese meddling

The Hindu  

The administrator of the Panama Canal said Friday that the vital waterway will remain in Panamanian hands and open to commerce from all countries, rejecting claims by President-elect Donald Trump that the United States should take it over. In an interview with The Associated Press, Ricaurte Vásquez denied Mr. Trump’s claims that China was controlling the canal’s operations, and said …

Panama Canal administrator pushes back against Trump’s assertions of Chinese meddling
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Panama Canal administrator pushes back against Trump’s assertions of Chinese meddling

Associated Press  

PANAMA CITY — The administrator of the Panama Canal said Friday that the vital waterway will remain in Panamanian hands and open to commerce from all countries, rejecting claims by President-elect Donald Trump that the United States should take it over. In an interview with The Associated Press, Ricaurte Vásquez denied Trump’s claims that China was controlling the canal’s operations, …

Panama Canal administrator rejects Trump’s assertions of Chinese meddling
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Panama Canal administrator rejects Trump’s assertions of Chinese meddling

LA Times  

Panama Canal Authority Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez addresses President-elect Donald Trump’s suggestion that the U.S. should retake control of the Panama Canal during an interview with Associated Press in his office in Panama City on Friday. In an interview with the Associated Press, Ricaurte Vásquez denied Trump’s claims that China was controlling the canal’s operations, and he said making exceptions to …

Panama Marks 25 Years of Canal Handover Amid Trump’s Takeback Call
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Panama Marks 25 Years of Canal Handover Amid Trump’s Takeback Call

Deccan Chronicle  

Panama on Tuesday celebrated the 25th anniversary of the U.S. handover of the Panama Canal, which President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to take back.The commemoration was made more poignant by the death on Sunday of former President Jimmy Carter, who negotiated the 1999 handover deal.“On this, such a special day. a mix of happiness for this 25th anniversary of having …

Panamanian President gives major reality check to Trump over China operates Panama Canal claim: ‘Whole world is free…'
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Panamanian President gives major reality check to Trump over China operates Panama Canal claim: ‘Whole world is free…'

Hindustan Times  

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino dismissed US President-elect Donald Trump's unfounded allegation that Chinese troops are “operating the Panama Canal”. Panama president José Raúl Mulino reacts after Donald Trump threatens to take control of Panama Canal This comes after Trump accused the Panamanian administration of “ripping off” the US at Panama Canal. Trump brutally targets Panamanian govt, extends Christmas greetings …

Panama Canal: Troubled waters
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Panama Canal: Troubled waters

The Hindu  

Emboldened by his victory in the U.S. presidential polls, Donald Trump has drummed up his rhetoric of belligerence by announcing plans to annex Canada and Greenland and retake control of the Panama Canal. “We’re being ripped off at the Panama Canal like we’re being ripped off everywhere else,” he said, referring to the increased shipping rates, while speaking at AmericaFest …

‘Nonsense’: Panamanian president dismisses Trump claims China controls Panama Canal
3 months ago

‘Nonsense’: Panamanian president dismisses Trump claims China controls Panama Canal

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President José Raúl Mulino of Panama brushed off U.S. President-elect …

After taunting Panama, Trump taps ambassador for the country
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3 months ago

After taunting Panama, Trump taps ambassador for the country

Politico  

Trump’s selection of Cabrera comes after the president-elect issued several threats to retake the Panama Canal in recent days, claiming the United States is being “ripped off” and that U.S. vessels are charged excessive fees for passage at the key waterway. Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino disputed Trump’s claims on Sunday and emphasized the canal would remain under Panama’s control, …

Trump org accused of tax evasion in Panama as president-elect threatens to reclaim canal
3 months ago

Trump org accused of tax evasion in Panama as president-elect threatens to reclaim canal

Raw Story  

Over the weekend, Donald Trump went on a bizarre rant about Panama and threatened to take back the canal, which would require an American invasion. The New Republic pointed out a more personal reason Panama may have stoked Trump's ire: An outstanding tax evasion case. In 2019, the owners of a hotel tower in Panama City that once operated under …

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