Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal | AP News
3 days ago · 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. Panama’s conservative president José Raúl ...
Trump can't take back the Panama Canal on his own | AP News
2 days ago · PANAMA CITY (AP) — Teddy Roosevelt once declared the Panama Canal “one of the feats to which the people of this republic will look back with the highest pride.” More than a century later, Donald Trump is threatening to take back the waterway for the same republic.
Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?
2 days ago · The Panama Canal is a man-made water passage built on the Panama Isthmus, linking the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. Up to 14,000 ships traverse the canal annually.
Why did Trump float takeovers of Greenland and the Panama Canal…
Since, he has threatened to take back control of the Panama Canal. He also reiterated a desire from his first term to own the autonomous Danish territory of Greenland, which is not for sale .
Trump threatens to try to regain control of Panama Canal - BBC
The US maintained control over the canal zone until 1977, when treaties gradually ceded the land back to Panama. After a period of joint control, Panama took sole control in 1999.
Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. The US ... - ABC News
4 days ago · PHOENIX -- 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 threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. Panama's ...
2 days ago · Mulino, Panama's president, has been described as a conservative populist who aligns with Trump on many issues. Panama is a strong U.S. ally and the canal is crucial for its economy, generating ...
Explainer: What is the Panama Canal and why has Trump …
2 days ago · Latin American leaders on Monday rallied to Panama's defense after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatened to reimpose U.S. control over the Panama Canal, a key global shipping route located ...
Trump threatens to retake Panama Canal - POLITICO
4 days ago · POLICY NEWS. Food and Agriculture; Cannabis ; ... He also claimed that the treaties enabling Panama to take control of the canal in the first place also allow for the U.S. to take it back.
Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal | Reuters
4 days ago · WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 22 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump threatened to reassert U.S. control over the Panama Canal on Sunday, accusing Panama of charging excessive rates to use...