I know Panama Canal well – here’s why Trump wants it

I know the Panama Canal well – here’s why Trump wants it
When I first travelled to Panama City in 2012, the big real estate story – in a town obsessed with real estate – was the Trump Ocean Club. My driver from Tocumen airport, Roberto, had chauffeured its namesake the previous year.
Trump Has 'Compelling Argument' About Panama, Greenland: Top Republican
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said on Sunday that he believes President Donald Trump has made a "compelling argument" about Panama and Greenland.
Trump’s Talk of the Panama Canal Taps Into Old Myths About U.S. Power
The answer is simple: there is no greater or more idealistic symbol of U.S. power in the world than the Panama Canal. As Trump seeks a way to enhance the country's power in the world, leaning on imagery regarding the Panama Canal provides just the right message.
Trump’s ambition to retake the Panama Canal could have a heavy cost
In recent weeks, when he was President-elect Donald Trump publicly said that Panama should return the Panama Canal to the United States, and he would not rule out using military force to reclaim it. At his presidential Inauguration on Monday Trump doubled down on saying that his new administration was going to take back the canal.
Panama, familiar with US intervention, bristles at Trump’s comments on canal
U.S. President Donald Trump’s insistence that he wants to have the Panama Canal back under U.S. control is feeding nationalist sentiment and worry in Panama, home to the critical trade route and a country familiar with U.
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.
President of Panama: ‘The canal is and will remain Panama’s’
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino says his nation intends to maintain control of the Panama Canal, after President Trump re-upped his intent to take control of the strategic waterway in his inaugural address.
Panama president responds forcefully to Trump’s comments on Panama Canal
The President of Panama has roundly rejected any idea that his country will give up control of the Panama Canal.
Reclaiming the Panama Canal Could End Up Backfiring For Trump, Experts Warn
Trump's canal claims would undermine U.S.-Panama relations, boost China's influence, and revive regional tensions, harming both countries' interests, two experts argued
Sec. Rubio set to visit Panama for first foreign trip
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Panama after Donald Trump lashes out at country
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Panama City will host 4th annual health fair
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Panama Mulls Calling UN Security Council Meeting over Donald Trump Threats
Panama has reportedly submitted a formal letter to the U.N. rejecting Trump's statement about reclaiming the canal. The ...
Resolution introduced to reduce influence of Chinese government on Panama Canal
A U.S. Senator from Missouri has led several colleagues to introduce a resolution that would help American companies continue ...
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Panama celebrates a quarter-century’s ownership of its greatest asset
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Leader José Raúl Mulino Hits Back at Trump: 'Panama Is Not Distracted'
Panama President José Raúl Mulino has directly addressed President Donald Trump 's controversial comments regarding the ...
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Russian oil tankers face setbacks as Barbados and Panama remove their flags
Barbados and Panama are removing over 100 Russian tankers from their maritime registries, disrupting the logistics system ...