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Panama Canal MOU Signed

Published April 10, 2025

After two days in Panama City, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum of understanding with Panamanian leaders regarding the Panama Canal. With this agreement, Panama will reimburse U.S. ships for any transit fees through this important trade route. In…

Reclaiming the Panama Canal

Published March 16, 2025

The Pentagon is reportedly looking at ways to increase the number of U.S. troops in Panama to safeguard access to the Panama Canal. President Donald Trump has claimed China has too big of a presence and the U.S. needs to…

U.S. Group Purchases Panama Canal Ports

Published March 5, 2025

The United States now controls the two ports on each end of the Panama Canal. A group of investors, led by BlackRock, agreed to take majority ownership paying Hong Kong-based CK Hutchinson nearly $23 billion. President Trump voiced security concerns…

Rubio Focuses on Panama Canal During His First International Trip

Published February 3, 2025

Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a quick weekend trip to Panama, telling the Panamanian president to reduce China’s presence at the Panama Canal or face the U.S. takeover of the waterway. Panama’s president said the ownership of the Panama…

Concerns Grow Over China’s Influence on Panama Canal Operations

Published January 30, 2025

Concerns over the Panama Canal have risen, particularly China’s influence on its operations. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek said the discussions revolve around the Carter-Torrijos Treaty. "One of the major elements of the treaty is that the Panama…

Negotiations Sought for Panama Canal

Published January 9, 2025

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson introduced legislation to authorize the incoming president and his administration to negotiate with the Panama government to assume control of the Panama Canal. This is a concept floated by President-Elect Trump. The U.S. built the…

Trump Wants U.S. to Retake Ownership of the Panama Canal

Published December 23, 2024

During the AmericaFest event in Phoenix Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump floated the idea of taking over control of the Panama Canal. Trump said Panama is changing unfair fees for passage through this waterway. "They haven't treated us fairly," said Trump. "If…

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Panama Canal MOU Signed

Reclaiming the Panama Canal

U.S. Group Purchases Panama Canal Ports

Rubio Focuses on Panama Canal During His First International Trip

Concerns Grow Over China’s Influence on Panama Canal Operations

Negotiations Sought for Panama Canal

Trump Wants U.S. to Retake Ownership of the Panama Canal

Traffic Increases on the Panama Canal

Panama Canal Adjusts Daily Limit

Bypassing the Panama Canal

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