The Latest Breaking News from the Panama Canal

Panama's President refutes Trump's claims about the Panama Canal, emphasizing sovereignty and neutrality.

President Donald Trump used his inaugural address to repeat his threat to take back the Panama Canal over possible China influence.

"China is controlling the Panama Canal," said Trump. " And we didn't give it to China, we gave it to Panama, so we're taking it back"

President Trump accuses Panama of treaty violations regarding Panama Canal operations, raising concerns about trade and military implications.

Greenland, Canada, the Panama Canal, Venezuela, and Cuba will likely consume his agenda should he be confirmed in the post

President-elect has recently ramped up threats over his desire for the US to gain control of Greenland and the Panama Canal

Donald Trump’s return to the White House on January 20 2025 is widely seen as ushering in a period of significant upheaval for US foreign policy, and a change in the way diplomacy is done.

Analysts believe takeover comments could be aimed at getting lower fees, but they could also push Panama to embrace China

Senator Rubio raises concerns about Chinese influence on the Panama Canal and potential security risks.

At a news conference in early January 2025, President-elect Donald Trump rambled through a grab bag of grievances and proposals, including his disdain for wind power and low-flow showerheads and his thoughts on the possible acquisition of the Panama Canal, Canada and Greenland.

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.