President Donald Trump called for “free of charge” passage of American ships through the Panama and Suez canals, renewing his focus of expanding US influence over critical commercial and naval waterways. While Trump began pushing for an exit of Chinese port operators around the Panama Canal soon after returning to the White House in January,…
The United States said that its government vessels would sail for free through the Panama Canal following heavy pressure from President Donald Trump, but authorities at the waterway swiftly issued a denial. | Photo Credit: AP The United States said Wednesday (February 5, 2025) that its government vessels would sail for free through the Panama…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, center, and Panama Canal Authority Administrator Ricuarte Vásquez, right, tour the Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal in Panama City, on February 2, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio brought a warning to Panamanian leader JosĂ© RaĂşl Mulino on Sunday (February 2, 2025): Immediately…
