Trump dubs Panama Canal as "United States Canal"

Dec 23, 2024

Trump posted a picture with the flag of the US flying above the Panama Canal, resonating his threat to Panama that he will not...

US leaders call for action as Chinese influence over Panama Canal Ports threatens national security

Feb 16, 2025

Chinese and Hong Kong businesses' control of important infrastructure on the Panama Canal and other port facilities in the Western Hemisphere has prompted calls...

Panama waives fees for US government vessels

Feb 06, 2025

The US State Department on Wednesday announced that Panama has agreed to eliminate fees for US government vessels transiting the Panama Canal.

US warns of 'unacceptable risk' from Chinese control of Panama Canal ports, vows to counter influence

Apr 09, 2025

As Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported, this highlighted the US's commitment to enhancing its influence in the Western hemisphere.

US sends commander to Panama to "secure" canal against Chinese influence; Beijing dubs claim "a lie"

Feb 20, 2025

The United States Embassy in Panama authorised a communique that US officials will visit the Central American country to discuss "safeguarding the Panama Canal...

US President-elect Trump criticises Panama for charging "exorbitant prices" for canal

Dec 22, 2024

Trump said that the Panama Canal was not China's and that it should not fall into the "wrong hands".