Why Is the Panama Canal So Important to Donald Trump?
5 days ago · The Panama Canal has become a major – and unexpected – focal point of President Donald Trump’s second administration. He has repeatedly stated his intention to reclaim control over the ...
Panama Canal: History shows why Trump’s threats are sounding …
Jan 21, 2025 · “I fully reject the insinuating words by President Donald Trump at his inaugural address relating to Panama and its canal,” Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino said on X on Monday.
Trump and the Panama Canal: What’s true and false | Fact check …
Jan 20, 2025 · Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino criticized Trump's earlier remarks, saying “every square meter” of the Panama Canal would continue to belong to Panama. Here’s what the USA TODAY Fact...
Why Trump wants to take back the Panama Canal - USA TODAY
Jan 28, 2025 · Trump's threat is already impacting Panama's debt rating. U.S. investment bank JPMorgan downgraded its recommendation on the country's bonds over threats to the canal, a key source of national income.
Fact check: Can Trump technically 'take back' Panama Canal?
Jan 22, 2025 · In his inaugural address, US President Donald Trump promised to "take back" the "foolish gift" from the United States that was the Panama Canal. But was it in fact a gift? And does China...
Why Does Trump Want the Panama Canal? Here’s What to Know.
Jan 8, 2025 · President-elect Donald J. Trump on Tuesday refused to rule out using military force to retake the Panama Canal, which was returned by the U.S. to that country’s control decades ago.. Last month ...
Trump vows to take back Panama Canal, talks of 'Manifest …
Jan 20, 2025 · Newly sworn-in President Donald Trump vowed on Monday that the United States would take back the Panama Canal as he delivered an inauguration speech in which he invoked the 19th century...
Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?
Dec 23, 2024 · On Sunday, United States President-elect Donald Trump said that his new administration will try and regain control of the Panama Canal. His statements drew rebuke from Panama President Jose Raul...
Trump and the Panama Canal: A history of the politics : NPR
Dec 28, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump raised the idea that the U.S. should reclaim ownership of the canal. One of the subjects President-elect Donald Trump chose to elevate via social media posts...
What’s the history of the Panama Canal, and why is Trump ... - CNN
Dec 23, 2024 · In social media posts and remarks to supporters, Trump has accused Panama of charging the US “exorbitant rates” to use the canal and hinted at growing Chinese influence over the crucial...