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Trump White House has asked U.S. military to develop options for the Panama Canal, officials say
Potential plans range from partnering more closely with Panamanian security forces to a less likely option of U.S. troops seizing the canal by force, U.S. officials told NBC News.
Explainer-Can Trump 'take back' the Panama Canal?
Donald Trump has said repeatedly that he wants to “take back” the Panama Canal but has not offered specifics about how he would do so. Here is an explanation of the history and laws governing the critical waterway.
Panama president says Trump is lying about reclaiming Panama Canal
Panama's leader accused President Trump of lying in his Tuesday congressional address, where he said his administration was "reclaiming" the Panama Canal.
Can Trump 'take back' the Panama Canal?
Donald Trump wants to take back the Panama Canal from Panama but has not given specific details on his plans. He claims excessive tolls are charged for U.S. ships and that China controls the canal. Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino denies the canal is being reclaimed.
Trump Gives New Orders to U.S. Military on Panama Canal Takeover
The Trump administration has asked the U.S. military to draw up options for retaking the Panama Canal. President Trump has been pushing for retaking the canal since December, and repeated his desire in a joint address to Congress last week,
Trump administration directs military to develop options for Panama Canal
NBC News' Courtney Kube reports on the Trump administration directing the U.S. military to begin developing options for the Panama Canal, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
Trump Reportedly Directs Military To Draw Up Plans Increasing Panama Canal Troop Presence
President Donald Trump reportedly instructed the U.S. military to draw up plans to increase U.S. troop presence in the Panama
White House asks military for plans to seize Panama Canal 'by force': report
President Donald Trump's White House has reportedly asked the United States military to draw up plans to a military operation to retake the Panama Canal.According to NBC News' sources, "U.S. Southern Command is developing potential plans that vary from partnering more closely with the Panamanian
BlackRock's $23 Billion Panama Canal Deal: What We Know So Far
The $23 billion deal, announced by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings, transfers control of the Balboa and Cristobal ports ...
BlackRock strikes $23 billion deal to place Panama Canal ports under American control
Hong Kong-based conglomerate has agreed to sell shares of its units that operate two key ports in Panama to BlackRock ...
After Trump Applies Pressure, Wall Street Giant Moves Into Panama
An investor group led by BlackRock will acquire two ports near the Panama Canal that are owned by CK Hutchison and have been ...
Seven Donald Trump bombshells in latest Fox interview – from Ukraine destruction to Panama Canal row
Donald Trump has stated he wants to remake America in a bid to return it to greatness, but his critics claim his policies are ...
Panamanian president calls Trump’s talk of ‘reclaiming’ the Panama Canal a lie
President José Raúl Mulino accused Trump of lying when he said during his address to Congress that the U.S. was 'reclaiming' ...
Watch BlackRock CEO Larry Fink speak live after deal to purchase Panama ports
Larry Fink, BlackRock CEO speaks on CNBC’s Squawk Box outside the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 23, 2025 ...
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Panama president calls Trump’s talk of ‘reclaiming’ the Panama Canal a lie
PANAMA CITY (AP ... “It doesn’t have anything to do with ‘reclaiming the canal’ nor with tarnishing our national sovereignty.” In a filing, CK Hutchison Holding said Tuesday that ...
Panama Canal weighs pipeline to move gas, with eye on Asian clients
The Panama Canal is exploring the construction of a pipeline to move liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) across the trade passage, ...