Trump right to negate China’s influence over Panama Canal

Mapping China’s influence around the Panama Canal
President Donald Trump has made repeated claims that China “operates” the Panama Canal in recent weeks and has threatened to take back the waterway to block what he sees as Beijing’s increasing influence.
Panama Canal and Trump: How much influence does China really have?
President Trump is wrong when he says China controls the Panama Canal. But the U.S. rival does have influence there, and the administration is moving to counter it.
Letters for Feb. 15: Trump right to negate China’s influence over the Panama Canal
President Donald Trump believes Panama’s ownership of the canal, a strategic waterway, is no longer in our country’s best interest and wants it returned. Panama’s coziness with China is ...
Panama: Panamanians assert full sovereignty over Panama Canal, reject Trump's retake threat
Panama City, Panama - January 26, 2025 Panama holds full ownership and usage rights over the Panama Canal, said a number of Panamanians in separate interviews with China Central Television, rejecting U.
Panama Canal caught in power struggle as US and China vie for trade dominance
The Panama Canal is one of several territories that US President Donald Trump says he wants the US to take control of, amid concerns about China's influence over the waterway. What worries the US is a Hong Kong-based company that manages the two ports of entrance.
Trump says China ‘operates’ the Panama Canal – how deep are Beijing’s ties to the key waterway?
Donald Trump has begun his second term as president by ramping up pressure on Panama – threatening to “take back” the Panama ...
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Why The Panama Canal Is At The Center Of A U.S.-China Power Struggle
The future of the canal will depend on how Panama navigates these competing pressures from China and the U.S. “Trump seems to be making an example out of Panama with the goal of getting other ...