Panama, Trump and Russia

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 could prove to be the most contentious on the itinerary.
Russia warns Trump against seizing Panama Canal
Russia warned President Trump on Tuesday against seizing the Panama Canal, after he reiterated his intent to take control of the strategic waterway in his second inaugural address Monday. “We expect that during the expected discussions between the leadership of Panama and US President Donald Trump on issues of control over the Panama Canal,
Russia sounds off on Trump’s threat to retake the Panama Canal
Russia’s foreign ministry has called on Trump to reaffirm the current international agreement surrounding the Panama Canal and to leave it in control of the nation of Panama.
Russia warns Trump against snatching Panama Canal
Trump has repeatedly threatened to take ownership of the critical maritime trade route — which the U.S. signed over to Panama in 1977 — calling it “vital” to American interests and refusing to rule out using military force in pursuit of his goal.
The Huge Financial Stakes Behind Trump’s Sudden Interest In The Panama Canal
President Trump is reportedly dispatching his newly confirmed Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Panama for his first foreign trip. Here's what's at stake.
'Taking it back': Internal House GOP memo outlines case for Trump to buy Panama Canal
A House GOP leadership memo obtained by Fox News Digital appears to encourage Republican lawmakers to back Trump's push to purchase the Panama Canal.
EXPLAINER: Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?
President Trump is stirring the pot with claims of Chinese control and unfair tolls, while Panama insists it’s just fine running its own show, despite the looming specter of American intervention.
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 ...
Trump Vows To Take Panama Canal, Urges Putin To Make Ukraine Deal
Donald Trump cast himself both as a peacemaker and fierce defender of US interests in a mercurial return to the White House ...
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Why Does Trump Want Greenland? His Imperialistic Threats, Explained.
Some of Trumps threats to take over Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal are based on actual U.S. strategic goals. Others ...
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Trump Vows to Take Back Panama Canal, Talks of 'Manifest Destiny' in Space
"You can’t be a president of peace and take back the Panama Canal," Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador to Russia ...
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Arctic’s ‘sad’ future, Panama Canal ‘tragedy’? Trump’s inauguration pledge to expand US soil fuels concerns
Donald Trump argues that the US needs Greenland for national security, while a retaking of the Panama Canal is necessary to ...
Seizing the Panama Canal Would Be Both Dumb and Difficult
A military operation against a tiny neighbor would destroy US credibility in Latin America and provide a boost for China and ...
Panama's President Says There Will Be No Negotiation About Ownership of Canal
Panama President José Raúl Mulino says there will be no negotiation with the United States over ownership of the Panama Canal ...