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Panama, China and Rubio

The Associated Press on MSN · 7h

Rubio says Trump’s interest in Greenland and Panama Canal is legit and driven by China concerns

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland and retake control of the Panama Canal is driven by legitimate national security interests stemming from growing concerns about Chinese activity in the Arctic and in Latin America.

USA Today · 2d

Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?

Newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing to "take back" the Panama Canal, the world's second busiest interoceanic waterway.

Rubio warns of risk of China shutting down Panama Canal in any conflict

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday he had "zero doubt" that China has a contingency plan to shut down the Panama Canal in the event of a conflict with the U.S. and that Washington intends to address what it sees as a national security threat.

Panama president makes final call on canal negotiations

The Associated Press on MSN · 12h

Panama's president says there will be no negotiation about ownership of canal

Panama President José Raúl Mulino said Thursday there will be no negotiation with the United States over ownership of the Panama Canal, and he hopes U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s upcoming visit will allow them to focus on shared interests including migration and combating drug trafficking.

Transport Topics · 8h

Panama’s President Rejects US Canal Negotiations

It’s impossible, I can’t negotiate,” Mulino said when asked about returning the canal to U.S. control. “That is done. The canal belongs to Panama.”

Who Controls the Panama Canal?

Panama has owned and administered the Panama Canal for nearly three decades. President Trump wants to change that to counter growing Chinese influence in Latin America.

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

Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarks soon on his inaugural trip as the United States’ top diplomat. His first stop, Panama ...

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Chinese presence in Panama might trigger canal treaty violation, Senate panel told

President Donald Trump's suggestion of the U.S. taking control of the Panama Canal has a legal basis partly due to potential ...

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Rubio to take up Trump's Panama gambit, migration crusade in Latam visit

When Marco Rubio arrives in Latin America this weekend on his first foreign trip as Donald Trump's secretary of state, he'll ...

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With Panama Canal-U.S. tensions rising, 'all options on the table,' warns Trump's top maritime official

Trump's new top maritime official Louis Sola tells CNBC 'all options on the table' to punish Panama and defend U.S. business, ...

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Resolution introduced to reduce influence of Chinese government on Panama Canal

A U.S. Senator from Missouri has led several colleagues to introduce a resolution that would help American companies continue ...

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