Trump, Panama Canal

Panama Canal administrator pushes back against Trump's assertions of Chinese meddling
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.
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.
House Republican bill would pave way for Trump to acquire Panama Canal for US
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will introduce a bill that would authorize the president to purchase the Panama Canal and put it under U.S. control, an acquisition that President-elect Trump has been
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.
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 ...
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.
China Hits Back at Trump on Panama Canal as Questions Grow Over Influence
China has voiced its support for Panama to retain control of the Panama Canal after Trump floated the idea of taking back control of the trade route.
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GOP Lawmaker to Introduce Panama Canal Repurchase Act
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will introduce the Panama Canal Repurchase Act on Thursday, according to a report in The Hill.
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 ...
In private meeting, Panama’s president threatened to take Trump to UN Security Council
President José Mulino said he is waiting until Donald Trump takes office before taking any action, according to one of his predecessors.