Panama Canal, Trump

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.
Can Trump really take over the Panama Canal, rename the Gulf of Mexico?
As United States President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term on Monday, he repeated his wishes to acquire the Panama Canal and rename the Gulf of Mexico in his inaugural speech. Trump has spoken about the canal and the Gulf of Mexico previously. On Monday, he signalled he was serious about moving ahead with both those ideas – and soon.
What would it take for US to reclaim the Panama Canal?
Trump has suggested using military force to retake the Panama Canal, but such an action would involve complications.
Panama pushes back against Trump’s plan to take control of the canal
I really feel uncomfortable because it’s like when you’re big and you take a candy from a little kid,” one resident said.
What is the Panama canal and why has Donald Trump vowed to take it back?
The Panama Canal connects the Caribbean Sea with the Pacific Ocean, providing a crucial shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans for maritime traffic. The United States handed Panamanian control of the canal in 1999 after overseeing its construction and operation for most of the 20th century.
Why Trump Sees a Chinese Threat at the Panama Canal, and Locals Don’t
The new administration sees Chinese-owned infrastructure as leverage over the waterway. Panama and some former U.S. military officials say concerns are overblown.
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Honduras' Bold Rivalry: $18 Billion Dry Canal Threatens Panama's Dominance
The Panama Canal has long been one of the most important routes for global shipping. It’s a narrow passageway that connects ...
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Panama has one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America and has as stable government. Like the United States, it is ...
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Trump Wants to Take Back the Panama Canal from China: Historic Revenge or Geopolitical Move? Here's What's Happening
Trump accuses China of undue influence and vows to regain control to protect U.S. interests. Meanwhile, Panama reaffirms its right to sovereignty ...
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‘Complete rip-off’: Trump threatens to try take back control of Panama Canal
The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. The shortcut greatly reduces the time for ships to travel between the oceans, enabling them to avoid the lengthy, hazardous ...
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Panama commemorates canal handover despite Trump’s call for US control
Top political leaders in Panama have held a ceremony to mark ... The canal allows cargo ships to pass from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean without having to navigate all the way around South ...
‘The heart of the universe’: How the Panama Canal changed the world
For Panama Canal visitors, here’s a guide to experiencing and understanding the mega engineering project that captivates the ...
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Shaw: Covering the Panama Canal debate
Jim Shaw recalls covering the the U.S. Senate when it debated control of the Panama Canal during the Carter administration.
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Trump anti-war? THINK again.
TAKE the cue from Herman Tiu Laurel, president of the Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute (ACPSSI), who has ...