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China, Trump and Panama

Trump says China ‘operates’ the Panama Canal – how deep are Beijing’s ties to the key waterway?

Donald Trump has begun his second term as president by ramping up pressure on Panama – threatening to “take back” the Panama Canal and accusing the country of ceding control of the strategically critical waterway to a US rival: China.

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Panama: Panama "will not" break ties with China despite US pressure on the canal

Panama City, Panama - February 06, 2025 Panama's President, José Raúl Mulino, stressed Thursday that he “will not” break diplomatic relations with China despite threats by US President Donald Trump to “take back” the Canal because of alleged Chinese influence on the interoceanic waterway.

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Trump administration claims free passage through Panama Canal – but what does Panama say?

The US said Wednesday that its government vessels would sail for free through the Panama Canal, but authorities at the waterway swiftly issued a denial.

Stop 'lies and falsehoods' about canal

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Panama’s president denies making a deal that US ships can transit the canal for free

Panama President José Raúl Mulino has rejected the U.S. State Department’s claim that his country had reached a deal allowing U.S. warships to transit the Panama Canal for free.

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Panama president to US: Stop 'lies and falsehoods' about canal

By Elida Moreno PANAMA CITY (Reuters) -Panama President Jose Raul Mulino said on Thursday the U.S. was spreading "lies and falsehoods" after the State Department claimed U.S. government vessels would be able to pass through the Panama Canal without paying.

Panama Denies State Department’s Claim US Ships Can Pass Through Canal For Free

The State Department claimed it had struck a deal that would save the U.S. government “millions of dollars a year.”

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Panama rejects U.S. claim it dropped canal fees after Rubio visit

PANAMA CITY — President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday denied a claim by the Trump administration that the Central American ...

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Trump postpones call with Panama's president as canal tensions simmer

U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed a phone call with Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino due to last-minute changes ...

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Rubio takes victory lap at Panama Canal after nation agrees to exit Chinese initiative

Rubio toured the trans-continental passage during a multi-stop journey in South America, celebrating Panama's withdrawal from ...

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Rubio says Panama must reduce Chinese influence around the canal or face possible US action

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told Panama’s president that the country must reduce Chinese influence over the ...

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Rubio Calls ‘Status Quo’ at Panama Canal Unacceptable, as Trump Renews Vow to Seize It

Panamanian officials offer concessions on Rubio’s first overseas stop, but say they cannot negotiate on control of the ...

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Trump, the Panama Canal and the Hong Kong Firm at the Heart of a Showdown

The canal’s two biggest ports are operated by a Hong Kong company with global reach. The Trump administration sees a Chinese ...

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Rubio tells Panama to end China's influence of canal or face US action

President José Mulino said Panama's sovereignty over the world's second busiest waterway is not up for discussion.

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