Trump's First 100 Days US, Panama ‘taking back’ canal from ‘China's influence,’ says Hegseth 'I want to be very clear. China did not build this canal.

US, PANAMA ‘TAKING BACK’ CANAL FROM ‘CHINA’S INFLUENCE,' SAYS HEGSETH. While the U.S. builds up its military coordination, the Panama Canal Authority confirmed that collaboration already ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pledged that the Trump administration would “take back” the Panama Canal from “China’s influence” on Tuesday during a visit to the key shipping lane.

HONG KONG — A huge deal President Donald Trump touted as a victory in his campaign to “take back” the Panama Canal from China could be on the rocks amid pushback from Beijing. The $23 ...

PANAMA CITY (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Panama Canal faces ongoing threats from China but that together the United States and Panama will keep it secure.

Today, the Panama Canal faces ongoing threats. The United States of America will not allow communist China or any other country to threaten the canal's operation or integrity.

“China-based companies continue to control critical infrastructure in the canal area,” Hegseth said. “That gives China the potential to conduct surveillance activities across Panama.

The transaction, which includes strategically important Panama Canal ports, has drawn scrutiny from both Washington and ...

Chinese regulators have blocked a $23 billion sale of key ports, including two in the Panama Canal, to a group led by BlackRock. REUTERS. China President Xi Jinping is reportedly “angry” over ...

If China’s alleged influence over the canal wasn’t halted, Trump threatened to “take back” the iconic waterway that the US returned to Panama in 2000, employing military force if needed.

Residents of Casco Viejo, a historic district located in the heart of Panama City rely heavily on tourism and services. Workers from the area share their thoughts on the country’s economy and how it ...

The sale of two ports near the Panama Canal to a global consortium led by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) threatens the ...