Trump Tried To Make Panama Canal Toll-Free For U.S. Ships By Just Saying It
There are plenty of ways to dodge a toll, such as defacing your license plate or forcing someone else to pay the charges. However, very few people are bold enough to simply say they have a deal that doesn’t really exist.
Panama president to US: stop 'lies and falsehoods' about canal
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino said on Thursday the United States was spreading "lies and falsehoods" after the State Department claimed U.S. government vessels would be able to pass the Panama Canal without paying.
Why Is the Panama Canal So Important to Donald Trump?
The Panama Canal has taken on an unexpected significance in Trump’s second term. So what is it? Why is it important? And why does Trump want to take it over
Donald Trump's Panama Threat Starts Paying Off
Trump has repeatedly suggested the U.S. should demand the return of the Panama Canal if Panama does not reduce the fees it charges American ships. He has also frequently accused China of controlling the key global trade route.
Panama Canal Authority lobbies up
The Panamanian entity that controls the Panama Canal brought on some political help amid mounting scrutiny of the vital shipping route.
Panama says US 'spreading lies' over free canal passage
Panama President José Raúl Mulino has accused the US of spreading "lies and falsehoods" after the US State Department claimed American government vessels were no longer required to pay a fee to transit through the Panama Canal.
The Pro-American Panama Leader Standing Between Trump and the Canal
Conservative President José Raúl Mulino wanted to work with Trump from day one. He’s now trying to stop a U.S. takeover of the Panama Canal.
Panama Canal Authority hires US law firm amid Trump threats
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Trump 2nd term live updates: Senate confirms Russell Vought as OMB director
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US, Panama presidents scheduled to talk amid row over canal
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino said on social media on Thursday that he would speak to his U.S. counterpart Donald ...
Why The Panama Canal Is At The Center Of A U.S.-China Power Struggle
The Trump administration is taking proactive measures to regain control over the Panama Canal and reduce Chinese influence at ...
Trump 2nd term live updates: US government vessels can transit Panama Canal for free
As President Donald Trump's second administration continued its swift recasting of the federal government and American ...
Trump reiterates threat to retake Panama Canal ‘or something very powerful’ will happen
President Donald Trump reiterated his vow to “take back” the Panama Canal on Sunday, warning of “powerful” US action in an ...
Daniel DePetris: Donald Trump’s cowboy diplomacy in the Western Hemisphere is succeeding, but has risks
Donald Trump aims to flaunt American power and coerce Washington’s allies and partners in the Western Hemisphere to meet his ...
Donald Trump's Threats Are Already Getting Results
Trump has risked sparking diplomatic crises and economic turmoil with his threats of tariffs and talk of purchasing foreign ...
Panama Canal Authority denies free passage for US vessels as Donald Trump plans to regain control
The Panama Canal Authority denied the US claim that fees for government vessels would be waived. They clarified on social ...
Ground Game: Trump’s tariffs, USAID leaders on leave, and Rubio says Panama must cut Chinese canal influence
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