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Trump reiterates threat to retake Panama Canal

Trump reiterates threat to retake Panama Canal ‘or something very powerful’ will happen

President Donald Trump reiterated his vow to “take back” the Panama Canal on Sunday, warning of “powerful” US action in an escalating diplomatic dispute with the Central American country over China’s presence around the vital waterway.

MSNBC · 2d

‘Not going to happen’: Panama in defiance of Trump for vowing to take canal

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is heading to Panama after President Trump vowed to take back control of the Panama Canal. Andrea Mitchell spoke to former Panama Canal administrator Jorge Quijano and joins José Díaz-Balart from Panama City to share the country’s response.

The Washington Post · 12h

Rubio threatens Panama’s president over canal, saying status quo is ‘unacceptable’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is arguing that the presence of two Hong Kong companies and other Chinese firms violates a treaty Panama has with the United States.

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Reuters · 13h

US official pressures Panama over Chinese businesses near the canal

U.S. top diplomat Marco Rubio warned Panama to immediately take steps to address U.S. concerns over Chinese businesses operating ports near the canal, which President Donald Trump has said represent a threat to U.

The Associated Press on MSN · 13h

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 Central American ally must reduce Chinese influence over the Panama Canal area or face potential retaliation from the Trump administration.

Bloomberg L.P. · 14h

Rubio Calls Chinese Presence at Panama Canal ‘Unacceptable’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panamanian leaders that the US would protect its rights under the Panama Canal Treaty if the Central American nation didn’t move to oust Chinese-connected companies near the critical waterway.

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Panama's president rejects Donald Trump's claim over trade canal

Panama’s president Jose Raul Mulino reaffirmed his country’s sovereignty over the Panama Canal following talks with US ...

Panama pledges to end key canal deal with China, work with US after Rubio visit

Panama's José Raúl Mulino announced that his country would not renew its agreement with China's Belt and Road Initiative ...

Local News 83d

Does a ‘foreign power’ threaten the Panama Canal? Here’s what you need to know

Havana (CNN) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarks soon on his inaugural trip as the United States’ top diplomat. His first stop, Panama could prove to be the most contentious on the ...

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Panama president says he won’t renew Belt and Road deal with China, as US demands less Chinese influence over canal

Panama’s president reiterated on Sunday that Panama’s sovereignty over the Panama Canal is not up for debate, saying that ...

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