Trump, Panama and China

Panama Wants to Preserve U.S. Alliance, but Trump Could Push It Closer to China
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threat to take back the Panama Canal may be posturing, but it could dampen the Panamanian government’s wish to broaden relations with the United States, analysts say.
Fact Check: Does China Control the Panama Canal, as Trump Suggests?
Trump has criticized Panama over increasing fees, warning that if it doesn't change, he will demand the canal's return to the U.S.
Panama Canal administrator pushes back against Trump's assertions of Chinese meddling
The administrator of the Panama Canal has responded to criticisms from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, denying that there is any interference from China in the canal’s operations and saying giving
Citing China, Trump won't rule out military use to reclaim Panama Canal, acquire Greenland
US president-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated his expansionist agenda, citing China as a security threat and refusing to rule out military action or economic pressure to reclaim the Panama Canal and acquire Greenland from Denmark.
There’s More to Trump’s Bluster Over the Panama Canal Than You Think
President-elect Donald Trump is now demanding that Panama cede the canal back to the United States and threatening to use military force if the Panamanian government refuses his demand. | Martin Bernetti/AFP via “When it comes to the [Panama] Canal,
China influence over Panama Canal has been a US concern for years
President-elect Donald Trump made international headlines this week after refusing to rule out military force to take back the Panama Canal, citing economic and security concerns regarding China. Trump has made U.
What China Wants in Panama: More Trade, Projects and Influence
Beijing’s efforts to expand its reach in the country have hit several obstacles, in part because of American pressure.
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 ...
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 ...
'No exceptions' for commercial US ships passing through the Panama Canal, chief says in response to Trump
The Panama Canal chief, Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, said giving preferential treatment to one country's ships would "lead to ...
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Trump’s ‘Art of the Troll’ on Canada, Greenland, ‘Gulf of America,’ Panama Canal
On Canada, Greenland, Gulf of America, and Panama Canal, Trump's 'Art of the Deal’ Becomes a Masterful Art of the Troll.
South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson: Panama Canal deal is unlikely but not off the table
Rep. Dusty Johnson told reporters Friday that he wants to give President-elect Donald Trump the option to pursue the purchase ...
Donald Trump's Panama Canal Demand Gets Boost From New House Bill
South Dakota Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson's new bill is expected to aid Trump's goal of returning the Panama Canal to the ...
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From Greenland to Panama and Mexico, leaders are in shock
Panama is part of a bigger piece of real estate that Mr Trump has his eye on. He wants to influence territory and ...