Panama Canal, China and Trump

The Panama Canal Could Be the Thing That Unifies Donald Trump’s Supporters
In the 1970s, a conservative coalition came together to fight ceding control of the Panama Canal—proving the political potency of the issue.
Trump, China, and the Truth about the Panama Canal
Trump’s canal canard obscures a truth: Panama just wants to run its shipping passage without interference from China or the U.S. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has in recent days repeatedly denounced what he sees as China’s outsized influence on the Panama Canal – the crucial maritime passageway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
China Saw Opportunity in the Panama Canal as US Interest Dwindled
Over decades, a shift in US military strategy, larger carriers and the growth of commerce on the West Coast deemphasized US involvement.
Yes, US Used to Own the Panama Canal. Here's the History
We found no evidence of the canal being under China's control, as claimed by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
There’s More to Trump’s Bluster Over the Panama Canal Than You Think
As was the case then, most Americans today really don’t care. A recent YouGov poll found that 36 percent of voters support Trump’s territorial and expansionist aspirations; 36 percent oppose them; and 29 percent don’t have a point of view either way.
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Why Trump's target should be China, not Panama
President-elect Trump is right to support the Monroe Doctrine. But to keep Xi Jinping out of America's backyard, the next administration should get tough on China, not Panama.
Why Donald Trump is threatening to take control of the Panama Canal
For weeks, Donald Trump has been stating his intention to take control of the Panama Canal, a critical 51-mile long waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Why Does Trump Want the Panama Canal? Here’s What to Know.
Treaties ratified by the Senate in 1978 established permanent neutrality, but some Republicans regret that decision.
The Panama Canal Could Help Unify Trump's Fractious Movement
In the 1970s, a conservative coalition came together to fight ceding control of the Panama Canal—proving the political potency of the issue.
Panama marks Martyrs’ Day as Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal
A Panamanian national holiday remembering the killing of 21 protesters by police and U.S. troops in 1964 is taking on new ...
Trump wants the Panama Canal. Just empty talk, or a real threat for Hong Kong?
Panama has rejected president-elect's threats, but Hong Kong and mainland Chinese companies have much at stake ...
Trump won’t rule out using ‘military force’ to acquire Greenland, Panama Canal
President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday he would not rule out using “military force” to make Greenland and the Panama Canal ...
Panama’s president privately threatens to take Trump to UN Security council
President José Mulino said he is waiting until Donald Trump takes office before taking any action, according to one of his ...
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Trump's Panama Canal play is very strategic: Rep. Cory Mills
Fla., reacts to the skepticism over President-elect Trump's plans to buy Greenland and regain control of the Panama Canal on ...