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Trump Criticizes Carter's Panama Canal Deal

President-elect Trump criticizes Carter's decision to hand over Panama Canal, expressing desire to regain control. Carter's passing adds complexity.

As House GOP calls for spending cuts, Trump pushes pricey Greenland purchase - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said he might use military force to make Greenland a state and take back the Panama Canal.

Roll Call · Jan 7, 2025

Don Jr. Travels To Greenland As Trump Doubles Down On Acquiring The Territory: 'We Will Protect It'

President-elect Trump has called Greenland a strategic necessity. He has also floated recovering the Panama Canal and absorb Canada.

Latin Times · Jan 7, 2025

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Canada as a 51st state? Republicans would never win another general election

Since his re-election, Donald Trump has drawn plenty of attention for neo-annexationist propositions made on social media about the Panama Canal, Greenland and Canada — including in the hours following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement.

The Conversation · Jan 6, 2025

Panama commemorates canal handover despite Trump’s call for US control

President José Raúl Mulino offered a moment of silence for the late Jimmy Carter who helped engineer the canal’s return.

Al Jazeera · Dec 31, 2024

Trump's Recent Comments on Panama, Greenland and Canada is Part of 'Broader Plan,' Insiders Say

With just weeks until Trump takes office, he is hinting at a broad plan which includes taking over Greenland, bringing back the Panama Canal and annexing Canada

Latin Times · Dec 31, 2024

Former Trump adviser finally admits climate change exists to justify threatened Greenland takeover

Robert O’Brien eyes opening Arctic waterways as way to ‘cut down’ on use of Panama Canal

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2024

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Some Americans In Panama Reject Trump's Canal Threat

For dozens of US tourists watching a cargo ship pass along the Panama Canal, Donald Trump's threat to possibly wrest back control of the waterway is nonsensical.

International Business Times · Dec 29, 2024

Trump's empire: Panama to Greenland!

He still wants Greenland, and the Panama Canal. Maybe Canada too, lol? Thing is, there's actual history here

Salon · Dec 29, 2024

‘Nonsense’: Panamanian president dismisses Trump claims China controls Panama Canal

President-elect escalates threats against Panama, falsely claiming Chinese soldiers are controlling the canal

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024

Panamanian President Rejects Trump's Claims Of Chinese Interference In The Panama Canal: 'Nonsense'

Jose Raul Mulino has also rejected any chances of lowering rates after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said the country should take back the route

Latin Times · Dec 27, 2024

Trump's Targeting of Panama, Canada and Greenland Escalates Geopolitical Tensions Even Before Inauguration

Over the holidays Trump reiterated that the U.S. could reclaim the Panama Canal, annex Canada, and acquire Greenland

Latin Times · Dec 27, 2024

Panama President Rules Out Talks With Trump Over Canal Threat

Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday ruled out negotiations with US President-elect Donald Trump over control of the Panama Canal, denying that China was interfering in its operation.

International Business Times · Dec 26, 2024

Trump Suggests U.S. Control Of Canada, Greenland, And Panama Canal

Trump's statements on potential U.S. control of Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal raise global concerns and skepticism.

‘Canal is Panamanian’: Panama’s president rejects Trump threats

Jose Raul Mulino rejects prospect of talks with Donald Trump, who threatened US could retake control of Panama Canal.

Latin Times · Dec 26, 2024

Panama President Rejects Lowering Fees Due To Trump's Threats: 'The Answer Is No'

Jose Raul Mulino said that "tolls are not set at the whim of the (Panamanian) president and the administrator" but through a "public and open process"

International Business Times · Dec 26, 2024

Democrat Congresswoman Calls Trump's 'Preposterous' Play For Panama Canal A Bid to Please Billionaires

'We are no more going to take back the Panama Canal than Panama is going to come in and try to take the Mississippi River from us,' Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said

Latin Times · Dec 26, 2024

Protestors Burn US Flag Following Trump's Threats to Retake Control of Panama Canal: 'F*** Trump'

Protestors in Panama have burned the American flag as well as an images of Donald Trump, after Trump demanded that control of the Panama Canal be handed over.

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President Trump Negotiating New Treaty For Panama Canal Control

President-elect Trump's push to renegotiate Panama Canal control raises national security concerns amidst China's influence in the region.

Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2024

Who owns the Panama Canal and what does Donald Trump want with it?

Donald Trump has some concerns about the canal

International Business Times · Dec 24, 2024

Panama Leaders Past And Present Reject Trump's Threat Of Canal Takeover

The status of the Panama Canal is non-negotiable, President Jose Raul Mulino said in a statement Monday signed alongside former leaders of the country, after Donald Trump's recent threats to reclaim the man-made waterway.

International Business Times · Dec 23, 2024

Five Things To Know About Panama Canal, In Trump's Sights

US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to demand control of the Panama Canal be returned to Washington, complaining of "unfair" treatment of American ships and hinting at China's growing influence.

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2024

A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can't take it back on his own

President-elect Donald Trump is decrying rising shipping fees Panama has imposed to use the Panama Canal

International Business Times · Dec 23, 2024

Is He Serious? Trump Stirs Unease With Panama, Greenland Ploys

Donald Trump has threatened to seize the Panama Canal, revived calls to buy Greenland and joked about annexing Canada -- leaving the world guessing once again whether he is serious or not.

Al Jazeera · Dec 23, 2024

Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?

The Panama government has controlled the canal since 1999, based on a treaty signed with the US in 1977.

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