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.
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.
Trump won’t rule out using military to get Panama Canal
President-elect Trump on Tuesday refused to commit to not using the U.S. military to gain control of the Panama Canal, after vowing last month to take over operation of the key passageway. Trump
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.
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.
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 ...
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Lawmaker introduces bill to allow purchase of Panama Canal
Sixteen Republicans have signed on to a bill that would pave the way for soon-to-be President Donald Trump to put the Panama Canal back under U.S. control.
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.
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 ...
'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 ...
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 ...