Ever since Donald Trump's election, he's been making waves with his foreign policy ideas. One of his boldest suggestions is to regain control of the Panama Canal. This isn't just about the canal itself, but about China's growing influence in the region. Trump's concern? China might use the canal for military purposes. China is a major player in Latin America and the...
President-elect Donald J. Trump sparked interest in a recent news conference by suggesting that the U. S. might use military or economic pressure to persuade Panama and Denmark to give up control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, respectively. Built over a century ago by Americans, the Panama Canal and Denmark's Greenland are strategic locations that Trump sees as p...
You might think the Panama Canal is free from foreign interference, but there’s more going on than meets the eye. While the Panamanian President assures us there are no Chinese soldiers in sight, experts worry about the country’s growing ties with China. It’s not just about troops; it’s about control. China has a strong presence through companies like Hutchison, whic...
In a surprising move, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera was named as the next U. S. ambassador to Panama by President-elect Trump. This announcement comes at a time of growing tension between the two countries over the Panama Canal. Trump has been vocal about wanting the canal to return to U. S. control, citing unfair treatment and high fees. He als...
President Trump has been hinting at expanding US territory by suggesting the US could absorb Canada, take over the Panama Canal, and even purchase Greenland from Denmark. These ideas, which Trump has mentioned casually, have raised eyebrows due to their similarity to the 19th-century concept of Manifest Destiny. Trump has used these suggestions to put pressure on oth...
In a recent diplomatic spat, former US President Donald Trump stirred things up by suggesting the Panama Canal should be returned to US control. Trump accused Panama of unfairly charging high fees for using the canal. Panama's President José Raúl Mulino quickly responded, emphasizing that the canal and its surrounding area belong to Panama. He stressed that Panama's ...
Donald Trump recently stirred up a storm when he suggested the U. S. could reclaim the Panama Canal. He argued that Panama is charging unfair fees for ships using the canal, which the U. S. had "foolishly" given away. Panama's president, José Raúl Mulino, wasn't having it. He saw it as an attack on his country's sovereignty. Trump made these comments at a rally, tryi...
Former President Donald Trump stirred the waters with his latest comments on the Panama Canal. He claimed that the fees Panama charges for using the canal are too high. Trump even suggested that the US should take back control of the canal if Panama doesn't manage it better. He seems worried that China might have too much influence on the canal. The Panama Canal is c...