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The Latest Breaking News from the Panama Canal

Trump's Targeting of Panama, Canada and Greenland Escalates Geopolitical Tensions Even Before Inauguration

Over the holidays Trump reiterated that the U.S. could reclaim the Panama Canal, annex Canada, and acquire Greenland

Latin Times

Panama President Rules Out Talks With Trump Over Canal Threat

Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday ruled out negotiations with US President-elect Donald Trump over control of the Panama Canal, denying that China was interfering in its operation.

International Business Times

Trump Suggests U.S. Control Of Canada, Greenland, And Panama Canal

Trump's statements on potential U.S. control of Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal raise global concerns and skepticism.

Top News

Who owns the Panama Canal and what does Donald Trump want with it?

Donald Trump has some concerns about the canal

Evening Standard

Panama Leaders Past And Present Reject Trump's Threat Of Canal Takeover

The status of the Panama Canal is non-negotiable, President Jose Raul Mulino said in a statement Monday signed alongside former leaders of the country, after Donald Trump's recent threats to reclaim the man-made waterway.

International Business Times

Five Things To Know About Panama Canal, In Trump's Sights

US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to demand control of the Panama Canal be returned to Washington, complaining of "unfair" treatment of American ships and hinting at China's growing influence.

International Business Times

A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can't take it back on his own

President-elect Donald Trump is decrying rising shipping fees Panama has imposed to use the Panama Canal

The Independent UK

Is He Serious? Trump Stirs Unease With Panama, Greenland Ploys

Donald Trump has threatened to seize the Panama Canal, revived calls to buy Greenland and joked about annexing Canada -- leaving the world guessing once again whether he is serious or not.

International Business Times

Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?

The Panama government has controlled the canal since 1999, based on a treaty signed with the US in 1977.

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Greenland's PM says nation 'not for sale' as Donald Trump suggests US ownership again

Donald Trump has suggested for a second time the US should own Greenland

The Guardian - AU

Who owns the Panama Canal and why does Trump want it?

In his inaugural speech Trump claimed the Panama Canal was a ‘foolish gift’ that should never have been made and vowed to take it back

Latin Times

Donald Trump Criticizes Panama Canal Fees, Suggests US Takeover

The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and is an important route for global trade. President-elect Donald Trump criticized the United States for giving it up to Panama.

The Independent UK

Panama president slams back at Trump’s takeover threat: Canal belongs to Panama, ‘not negotiable’

Trump also calls American ‘ownership’ of Greenland ‘absolute necessity’ for ‘security’

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The Guardian - US

Trump threatens to take back Panama Canal over ‘ridiculous’ fees

Trump also warns he would not let a ‘vital national asset’ for the US fall into the ‘wrong hands’

Top News

Panama Asserts Sovereignty Over Panama Canal Amid US Tensions

Panama asserts sovereignty over the Panama Canal amidst US concerns. Trump suggests US control for fair pricing. Geopolitical tensions rise.

Latin Times

Trump Threatens Panama: US Will Retake Canal If 'Complete Rip-Off' Fees Continue

President-elect Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. could take back control of the Panama Canal, accusing Panama of charging excessive fees on U.S. ships that are using the crucial waterway for shipping.

Al Jazeera

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal over ‘ridiculous fees’

Trump also hinted at China’s growing influence around the canal, which connects the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans.

The Guardian - UK

How the climate crisis threatens the Panama Canal – and the country’s future

Recent drought restrictions on the waterway cost the country $1bn. Now, newly appointed environment minister Juan Carlos Navarro must find a way to balance sustainability with economic growth

The Independent UK

Villagers are wary of plans to dam a river to ensure Panama Canal's water supply

The Panama Canal Authority is reaching out to communities that could be impacted if the Indio River is dammed to make a new reservoir ensuring the water supply needed to operate the Panama Canal

The Guardian - UK

Global supply chains are under pressure again. Will inflation start rising?

Conflict in the Middle East, a strike at US ports, problems at the Panama Canal … a rush of problems could create a crisis for exporters

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