Trump dubs Panama Canal as "United States Canal"

Dec 23, 2024

Trump posted a picture with the flag of the US flying above the Panama Canal, resonating his threat to Panama that he will not...

Panama waives fees for US government vessels

Feb 06, 2025

The US State Department on Wednesday announced that Panama has agreed to eliminate fees for US government vessels transiting the Panama Canal.

US sends commander to Panama to "secure" canal against Chinese influence; Beijing dubs claim "a lie"

Feb 20, 2025

The United States Embassy in Panama authorised a communique that US officials will visit the Central American country to discuss "safeguarding the Panama Canal...

US President-elect Trump criticises Panama for charging "exorbitant prices" for canal

Dec 22, 2024

Trump said that the Panama Canal was not China's and that it should not fall into the "wrong hands".

"China trying to take over Panama Canal": Trump says "not going to let that happen"

Jul 02, 2026

US President Donald Trump said that the United States should never have handed over control of the Panama Canal, arguing that Panama increased transit...

China plays its Trump card

Feb 17, 2025

With regularity, the almost buffoonish actions of Trump are lowering respect for the USA around the world. Whether it is threats to seize control...