China, Panama

China’s influence on Panama Canal poses ‘acute risks to US national security,’ Sen. Cruz warns
China's influence on the Panama Canal is a major risk to U.S. national security, Sen. Ted Cruz told lawmakers during a Senate hearing on Capitol Hill.
Senate Panama Canal Hearing Probes China’s Growing Influence
The Tuesday hearing delved into security issues and foreign influence on the foremost maritime channel connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
US senators examine China's influence over Panama Canal
US senators heard sharply different analyses about Chinese influence over the Panama Canal on Wednesday, with some experts suggesting solutions ranging from enhanced trade partnerships to military intervention to regain control of the strategic waterway.
Committee on Freight Policy Examines Panama Canal Operations
A Senate panel on Jan. 28 took aim at China’s involvement with operations at the Panama Canal and examined President Donald Trump’s economic strategy linked to travel by U.S. ships through the facility.
Watch Live: Senate Committee Hearing On The Panama Canal
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee holds a hearing on the impact of the Panama Canal on U.S. trade and national security around 10:00 am on Tuesday.
Senate debates ways to gain leverage over Panama Canal
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill discussed whether Chinese influence was violating Panama Canal neutrality at the expense of U.S. international trade. The post Senate debates ways to gain leverage over Panama Canal appeared first on FreightWaves.
Senate holds hearing on Panama Canal impact on US trade
The hearing follows President Donald Trump's vow to regain control of the Panama Canal, suggesting using military force.

Canal Control off Table With Rubio, Panama President Says

Panama Canal has 'inched closer and closer to China', says Trump's top marine official
In his first interview, President Trump's newly appointed head of the Federal Maritime Commission, Louis Sola, lays out how ...
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Trump Accuses Panama of Hiding Evidence That China Controls Panama Canal, Claims Most of its Signs Are in Mandarin
The accusation takes place during the same week that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit the country in his ...
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Trump’s Panama Gambit and the China Paradox
Nonetheless, Trump’s bet is to not have to pursue military conquest in the Athenian way. He would rather have a complacent ...
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China in Latin America: January 2025
Mexico announced plans to curb imports from China across key industries including automobiles, aerospace technology, and ...
Rubio Says Trump Greenland Bid ‘Not a Joke,’ Citing China Risk
The top US diplomat said President Donald Trump’s proposal to buy Greenland “is not a joke” because of the risk that China would station resources on the island that threaten American security and the ...
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 ...
US has options to address Chinese influence in Panama, US official says
The head of the Federal Maritime Commission will tell a U.S. Senate committee that the United States has options to address ...