Trump reiterates threat to retake Panama Canal ‘or something very powerful’ will happen
President Donald Trump reiterated his vow to “take back” the Panama Canal on Sunday, warning of “powerful” US action in an ...
Rubio in El Salvador to press Trump demands for migration crackdown amid USAID turmoil, Panama Canal
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was visiting El Salvador on Monday to press a friendly government to do more to meet ...
Panama Canal Fees Have Become a Flashpoint. Here’s Why They’ve Risen.
President Trump says the canal authority is overcharging. Recent increases are attributed in part to drought, maintenance ...
Panama to end relationship with China’s premier foreign-investment program after US pressure
Panama says it will not renew its agreement involving China’s premier foreign-investment program after Panamanian leaders met ...
Rubio Calls ‘Status Quo’ at Panama Canal Unacceptable, as Trump Renews Vow to Seize It
Panamanian officials offer concessions on Rubio’s first overseas stop, but say they cannot negotiate on control of the ...
Panama ditches China’s Belt and Road project in a win for Trump’s tough-guy diplomacy
Panama appears to have bowed to Donald Trump’s aggressive style of diplomacy by ditching its involvement in China’s Belt and ...
Ground Game: Trump’s tariffs, USAID leaders on leave, and Rubio says Panama must cut Chinese canal influence
This newsletter was originally sent out via email to our Ground Game subscribers on Feb. 03. You can subscribe at any time at ...
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Donald Trump’s Combative Pursuits in Panama
The President accused China of “lovingly, but illegally, operating the Panama Canal.” The truth is more complicated.