China reacts THIS way over Trump's threat to 'take back' Panama Canal
2 weeks, 3 days ago

China reacts THIS way over Trump's threat to 'take back' Panama Canal

India TV News  

After US President-elect Donald Trump threatened to take back the Panama Canal, China on Monday backed Panama President Jose Raul Mulino’s assertion that "every square metre" of the canal and surrounding area belongs to his country. China supported Mulino’s statement regarding his country's sovereignty over the Panama Canal. Here's what the Chinese foreign ministry said “The Panama Canal is a great creation of the people of Panama. Earlier, Trump said that if shipping rates are not lowered, the United States will demand that the Panama Canal be returned "in full, quickly and without question".

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Trump’s threats to Greenland, Canada and Panama explain everything about America First
Top News
1 day, 10 hours ago

Trump’s threats to Greenland, Canada and Panama explain everything about America First

CNN  

CNN — Donald Trump’s imperialist designs on Greenland, Canada and Panama often sound like the ramblings of a real estate shark who equates foreign and trade policy to a hunt for new deals. Trump, in his unique way, is grappling with national security questions the US must face in a new world shaped by China’s rise, the inequalities of globalization, …

Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal
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1 day, 17 hours ago

Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal

Associated Press  

PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as he declared U.S. control of both to be vital to American national security. “I’m not going to commit to that,” Trump said, when asked if he would rule out the …

Donald Trump and the great Panama Canal tantrum
1 week ago

Donald Trump and the great Panama Canal tantrum

Al Jazeera  

The incoming president wants to punish Panama for failing to appreciate ‘the extraordinary generosity’ of the US. As Trump sees it, the Central American country’s behaviour is especially objectionable “knowing the extraordinary generosity that has been bestowed to Panama by the US”. As for the “extraordinary generosity” allegedly extended to the country by the friendly local superpower, just recall the …

Panama Marks 25 Years of Canal Handover Amid Trump’s Takeback Call
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1 week, 1 day 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 …

Panama marks canal handover anniversary in shadow of Trump threat
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1 week, 1 day ago

Panama marks canal handover anniversary in shadow of Trump threat

Raw Story  

by Juan Jose Rodriguez Panama on Tuesday will mark the 25th anniversary of the United States' handover of its interoceanic canal, a milestone overshadowed by Donald Trump's threat to demand control be returned to Washington. Trump, who will return to the White House on January 20, sparked anger among Panamanians by recently saying that Washington would demand the canal "be …

Panama marks canal handover anniversary in shadow of Trump threat
1 week, 2 days ago

Panama marks canal handover anniversary in shadow of Trump threat

Hindustan Times  

Panama on Tuesday will mark the 25th anniversary of the United States' handover of its interoceanic canal, a milestone overshadowed by Donald Trump's threat to demand control be returned to Washington. Panama marks canal handover anniversary in shadow of Trump threat The anniversary comes two days after the death of former US president Jimmy Carter, at age 100, who signed …

Panamanian President gives major reality check to Trump over China operates Panama Canal claim: ‘Whole world is free…'
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1 week, 3 days 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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1 week, 4 days 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
1 week, 5 days 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 …

Sources explain 'Trump's fixation' on Panama and Greenland: CNN reporter
1 week, 5 days ago

Sources explain 'Trump's fixation' on Panama and Greenland: CNN reporter

Raw Story  

Donald Trump has been threatening to take over sovereign territories and reclaim control of the Panama Canal, and sources revealed the motives for his bluster. "Donald Trump's fixation this week over wanting to take control over the Panama Canal, as well as the revival of his desire to purchase Greenland, a Danish territory, is really part of a larger negotiating …

'It's nonsense': Panamanian president hits back at Trump
1 week, 6 days ago

'It's nonsense': Panamanian president hits back at Trump

Raw Story  

The president of Panama on Thursday hit back at President Donald Trump, calling his claims that China has interfered with the Panama Canal "nonsense." He said Chinese soldiers were operating the canal, wrote in a Christmas message on Truth Social that he was extending greetings to the "wonderful soldiers of China, who are lovingly, but illegally, operating the Panama Canal." …

Donald Trump's expansionist vision sparks debate on America's global role
1 week, 6 days ago

Donald Trump's expansionist vision sparks debate on America's global role

India Today  

President-elect Donald Trump has reignited debates about American expansionism with bold proposals reminiscent of 19th-century Manifest Destiny. Panama Canal: Reclaiming American Influence Donald Trump suggested that his new administration could try to regain control of the Panama Canal that the United States “foolishly” ceded to its Central American ally. In the latest posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump began …

‘Canal is Panamanian’: Panama’s president rejects Trump threats
2 weeks ago

‘Canal is Panamanian’: Panama’s president rejects Trump threats

Al Jazeera  

Jose Raul Mulino rejects prospect of talks with Donald Trump, who threatened US could retake control of Panama Canal. The Panamanian president has rejected threats by US President-elect Donald Trump that the United States could reassert control over the Panama Canal, saying “there’s nothing to talk about.” President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday also rejected the possibility of reducing canal …

First Panama Canal, now Greenland: Why Trump wants to take control of territories that are 'not for sale'
2 weeks ago

First Panama Canal, now Greenland: Why Trump wants to take control of territories that are 'not for sale'

India Today  

Donald Trump is yet to begin his second term in office but has already started making ripples across the world. The US President-elect has sparked controversy with recent comments suggesting the US should take control of two major regions that are, quite firmly, not for sale: the Panama Canal and Greenland. During a conservative conference in Arizona, Trump complained about …

Will Trump invade Panama?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Will Trump invade Panama?

Live Mint  

Forgive us if we missed it, but we don’t recall Donald Trump campaigning to invade Panama and retake its famous canal. The fees being charged by Panama are ridiculous, highly unfair, especially knowing the extraordinary generosity that has been bestowed to Panama—I say, very foolishly, by the United States," Mr. Trump told a crowd in Phoenix. Panama’s President José Raúl …

After taunting Panama, Trump taps ambassador for the country
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2 weeks, 1 day 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, …

'Never mentioned it once!' Dem says Trump demand came after 'someone wrote him a check'
2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Never mentioned it once!' Dem says Trump demand came after 'someone wrote him a check'

Raw Story  

A New York Democrat thinks he knows what's behind President-elect Donald Trump's bizarre new request: money. "This complete ‘rip-off’ of our Country will immediately stop …” Trump said he would not allow the canal to fall into the “wrong hands." “It was likewise not given for Panama to charge the United States, its Navy, and corporations, doing business within our …

A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can’t take it back on his own
2 weeks, 2 days ago

A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can’t take it back on his own

LA Times  

Former President Carter looks over the Panama Canal on June 17, 1978. He says if things don’t change after he takes office next month, “we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to the United States of America, in full, quickly and without question.” Trump has long threatened allies with punitive action in hopes of winning concessions. Panamanian President …

Trump org accused of tax evasion in Panama as president-elect threatens to reclaim canal
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can’t take it back on his own
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can’t take it back on his own

Associated Press  

PANAMA CITY — Teddy Roosevelt once declared the Panama Canal “one of the feats to which the people of this republic will look back with the highest pride.” More than a century later, Donald Trump is threatening to take back the waterway for the same republic. He says if things don’t change after he takes office next month, “We will …

A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can't take it back on his own
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can't take it back on his own

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The two sides eventually decided that their best …

‘Panama Canal belongs to Panamanians’: Mexican President supports Panama’s govt after Trump’s control threat
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

‘Panama Canal belongs to Panamanians’: Mexican President supports Panama’s govt after Trump’s control threat

Live Mint  

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, on Monday, December 23, supported the Panama government for standing up against U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's threat of reasserting control over the Panama Canal on Sunday, reported the news agency Reuters. “Indeed, the Panama Canal belongs to the Panamanians,” said Sheinbaum during her regular morning press conference, quoted by the news agency. Panama President's take on …

Donald Trump sparks diplomatic tussle over Panama Canal: Read details
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Donald Trump sparks diplomatic tussle over Panama Canal: Read details

Op India  

The Panama Canal which is one of the most important trade routes in the world is now at the centre of a major diplomatic firestorm that has drawn global attention. “The Panama Canal is considered a vital national asset for the United States, due to its critical role to America’s economy and national security. When President Jimmy Carter foolishly gave …

Trump threatens to take control of Panama Canal, staple of global economy
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump threatens to take control of Panama Canal, staple of global economy

Live Mint  

President-elect Donald Trump threatened to take control of the Panama Canal, accusing the Panamanian government of charging excessive shipping tolls to use the strategic waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. “We’re being ripped off at the Panama Canal like we’re being ripped off everywhere else," Trump said at a conservative conference in Phoenix on Sunday, demanding the return of …

Trump threatens to retake Panama Canal in Truth Social post
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump threatens to retake Panama Canal in Truth Social post

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-elect Donald Trump has threatened to retake the Panama Canal …

Panama president slams back at Trump’s takeover threat: Canal belongs to Panama, ‘not negotiable’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Panama president slams back at Trump’s takeover threat: Canal belongs to Panama, ‘not negotiable’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino …

Panama rejects Trump's threat to take control of Canal
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Panama rejects Trump's threat to take control of Canal

Deccan Chronicle  

Panama's president Jose Raul Mulino on Sunday dismissed recent threats made by US President-elect Donald Trump to retake control of the Panama Canal over complaints of "unfair" treatment of American ships. "Every square meter of the Panama Canal and its adjacent areas belongs to Panama and will continue belonging to Panama," Mulino said in a video posted to X.Mulino's public …

Donald Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal, warns of ’wrong’ Chinese influence
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Donald Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal, warns of ’wrong’ Chinese influence

Live Mint  

By Gram Slattery WEST PALM BEACH, Florida -President-elect Donald Trump threatened to reassert U.S. control over the Panama Canal on Sunday, accusing Panama of charging excessive rates to use the Central American passage and drawing a sharp rebuke from Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino. Speaking to a crowd of supporters in Arizona, Trump also said he would not let the …

After Panama Canal, Trump now wants US to buy Greenland: 'Absolute necessity'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

After Panama Canal, Trump now wants US to buy Greenland: 'Absolute necessity'

India Today  

After Donald Trump demanded the return of the Panama Canal under the US's control, the President-elect has now said that he wanted to buy and control Greenland, which is a part of the North American continent but is controlled by Denmark. "For purposes of national security and freedom throughout the world, the United States of America feels that the ownership …

Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?

Al Jazeera  

The Panama government has controlled the canal since 1999. “We’re being ripped off at the Panama Canal like we’re being ripped off everywhere else,” he said at the Arizona event, adding that the US “foolishly gave it away”. Following AmericaFest, Trump posted a picture on his Truth Social platform of the US flag flying over a narrow water body with …

Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal, Panama's president balks at the suggestion
Top News
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal, Panama's president balks at the suggestion

New Indian Express  

The president-elect opened the speech by saying that "we want to try to bring everybody together. Then he suggested Democrats have “lost their confidence” and are “befuddled” after the election but eventually will ”come over to our side because we want to have them.” Atop a list of grievances — some old, some new — was the Panama Canal. “We’re …

What’s the history of the Panama Canal, and why is Trump threatening to retake control of it?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

What’s the history of the Panama Canal, and why is Trump threatening to retake control of it?

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend suggested the US should retake the Panama Canal, an idea that was immediately rejected by the government of Panama, which has controlled the passage for decades. 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 …

Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. The US relinquished control years ago
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. The US relinquished control years ago

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — 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. Addressing supporters at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Arizona, Trump …

Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal unless deal reached
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal unless deal reached

Hindustan Times  

By Gram Slattery Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal unless deal reached WEST PALM BEACH, Florida -President-elect Donald Trump threatened to reassert U.S. control over the Panama Canal, accusing Panama of charging excessive rates to use the Central American passage, which allows ships to cross between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. In a Saturday evening post on Truth …

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Incoming US president Donald Trump on Saturday slammed what he called unfair fees for US ships passing through the Panama Canal and threatened to demand control of the waterway be returned to Washington. The Panama Canal, which was completed by the United States in 1914, was returned to the Central American country under a 1977 deal signed by Democratic …

Trump accuses Panama of exploiting US vessels, threatens to capture the canal
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump accuses Panama of exploiting US vessels, threatens to capture the canal

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump took to Truth Social, where he threatened to reclaim control of the Panama Canal, constructed by the United States in the early 20th century. Donald Trump criticized the 1977 treaty that transferred control to Panama and stated that if unfair practices continue, the U.S. would demand the canal's return. Trump’s comments referenced the 1977 treaty that transferred …

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: Incoming US president Donald Trump on Saturday slammed what he called unfair fees for US ships passing through the Panama Canal and threatened to demand control of the waterway be returned to Washington. The Panama Canal, which was completed by the United States in 1914, was returned to the Central American country under a 1977 deal signed by Democratic …

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal

The Hindu  

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday slammed what he called unfair fees for U.S. ships passing through the Panama Canal and threatened to demand control of the waterway be returned to Washington. The Panama Canal, which was completed by the United States in 1914, was returned to the Central American country under a 1977 deal signed by Democratic president Jimmy …

'Lie to sell his story': Critics outraged after Trump reveals plan to 'invade Panama'
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Lie to sell his story': Critics outraged after Trump reveals plan to 'invade Panama'

Raw Story  

Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to retake the Panama Canal, resulting in outrage from critics. Trump on Saturday took to his own social media site, Truth Social, to issue a threat to local Panama officials about the famous Panama Canal. Former prosecutor Ron Filipkowski said, "Trump is now apparently going to invade Panama and seize the canal after he conquers …

Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. Panama’s president balks at the suggestion
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. Panama’s president balks at the suggestion

LA Times  

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. Addressing supporters at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Arizona, Trump pledged that …

Panama’s president and Trump spar over Panama Canal
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Panama’s president and Trump spar over Panama Canal

Politico  

Trump reiterated his intentions to take back the Panama Canal, after threatening he would in a Truth Social post on Saturday. Trump said that the United States is being “ripped off” at the Panama Canal and has insinuated that China is gaining influence over the waterway. “We’re being ripped off at the Panama Canal like we’re being ripped off everywhere …

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal over ‘ridiculous fees’
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal over ‘ridiculous fees’

Al Jazeera  

Trump also hinted at China’s growing influence around the canal, which connects the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans. United States President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to demand control of the Panama Canal after accusing Panama of charging excessive rates on US ships passing through one of the busiest waterways in the world. “This complete ‘rip-off’ of our Country will immediately …

'We will demand that the Panama Canal be returned': Trump issues threat to local officials
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'We will demand that the Panama Canal be returned': Trump issues threat to local officials

Raw Story  

"We will demand that the Panama Canal be returned," Donald Trump declared over the weekend. Trump on Saturday took to his own social media site, Truth Social, to issue a threat to local Panama officials about the famous Panama Canal. A secure Panama Canal is crucial for U.S. Commerce, and rapid deployment of the Navy, from the Atlantic to the …

Trump threatens to retake Panama Canal
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump threatens to retake Panama Canal

Politico  

It is unclear what spurred Trump’s invective about the canal. The canal is administered by an independent Panamanian government agency, the Panama Canal Authority, and China has made no public gestures towards buying the canal or increasing its footprint in the country in recent months. This region, known as the Panama Canal Zone, was administered by the United States and …

Panama's New President Vows To Stop Migration Through Darien Gap
6 months ago

Panama's New President Vows To Stop Migration Through Darien Gap

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING PANAMA CITY — José Raúl Mulino was sworn in Monday as Panama’s next president, facing pressure to slow irregular migration through the Darien Gap that connects his country with Colombia. “I understand that there are deep-rooted reasons for migration, but each country has to resolve its problems.” New Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino gives a speech at …

Panama president cheers China’s ‘Belt and Road’ initiative
5 years, 9 months ago

Panama president cheers China’s ‘Belt and Road’ initiative

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Panama sees a “big opportunity” in China’s massive “Belt and Road” infrastructure initiative, President Juan Carlos Varela said Tuesday during a visit to Hong Kong amid ambitious plans and proposals for Chinese-built bridges and rail lines. “So Panama is going to be part of that initiative because we see a big opportunity to connect Asia and America …

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