Panama, Trump

Panama Canal is not for sale, Panama's president says. What to know about the canal's history and status
The U.S. acquired the rights to build and operate the canal in the early 20th century, but at the time, Panama was in the process of seceding from Colombia, whose senate was refusing to ratify a treaty that would allow the canal to be built, according to the State Department's Office of the Historian .
A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can’t take it back on his own
President-elect Donald Trump is decrying the increased fees Panama has imposed to use the waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Trump Is Threatening to Invade Panama, Take Back Canal
China does not manage the canal. Trump’s complaints on that relate to Panama having renewed, in 2022, a longstanding arrangement with a Hong Kong-based company to manage the two ports of entry to the canal. (The renewed deal has also recently drawn some ire in Congress.)
Donald Trump Finds Unlikely Ally in Plan To Take Back Panama Canal
Political commentator Meghan McCain unexpectedly voiced her support for Donald Trump's approach to the Panama Canal this week.
Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. Panama’s president balks at the suggestion
PHOENIX (AP) — Donald Trump suggested Sunday that his new administration could try to regain control of the Panama Canal that the United States “foolishly” ceded to its Central American ally, contending that shippers are charged “ridiculous” fees to pass through the vital transportation channel linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Trump: US would take back control of Panama Canal if interests threatened
By Melanie Sun Contributing Writer President-elect Donald Trump has said he will take back control of the Panama Canal from the nation’s government if U.S. interests are not protected, in […]
Panamanian president says canal ‘not negotiable’ as Trump runs with idea of taking it back
Jose Raul Mulino firmly rebuked Trump, saying that "every square meter of the Panama Canal and its adjacent zone belongs to Panama, and will continue to do so."
Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?
On Saturday in a Truth Social post, Trump also hinted at China’s growing influence over the Panama Canal. “It was solely for Panama to manage, not China, or anyone else,” he wrote. “We would and will NEVER let it fall into the wrong hands!”
Trump Spends a Second Day Threatening to Take Back the Panama Canal
President-elect Donald Trump spent a good chunk of his Sunday musing on whether the United States should take back control of the Panama Canal, accusing the Central American nation of charging “exorbitant” fees for American ships crossing the waterway.
Panama President Dismisses Donald Trump Threat: 'Nonsense'
Panama's president has openly dismissed a recent claim from President-elect Donald Trump that China interfered with the Panama Canal, calling the remark "nonsense." Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino denied the claim on Thursday at a news conference.
Trump names envoy to Panama after urging US reassert control over canal
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has picked Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera to serve as ambassador to Panama after having threatened for the U.S. to reassert control over the Panama Canal it handed over 25 years ago.
Trump Organization Accused of Tax Evasion in Panama: What We Know
In June 2019, the owners of a Panama City hotel that was managed by Trump's businesses, and carried the Trump brand, accused ...
Donald Trump’s tough talk—Buy Greenland! Take back Panama Canal!—sparks defiance from many Republican rebels
President-elect Trump’s tough talk about Greenland and the Panama Canal shows that he’s most comfortable playing offense, ...
Trump Threatens To Take Back Control Of Panama Canal
Incoming US president Donald Trump on Saturday slammed what he called unfair fees for US ships passing through the Panama ...
Trump picks Miami-area county official as ambassador to Panama amid canal controversy
MIAMI (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump wants a Miami-Dade County commissioner to serve as ambassador to Panama. The ...