Panama Canal

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Panama Canal administrator pushes back against Trump's assertions of Chinese meddling

Trump has gone so far as to suggest the US should take back control of the canal and he would not rule out using military might to do so

US President-elect Donald Trump makes remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, US January 7, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Carlos Barria
USA

Trump will not rule out force to take Panama Canal, Greenland

A cargo vessel transits through locks of Agua Clara at the Panama Canal, in Colon, on the outskirts of Panama City, Panama May 3, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Daniel Becerril/File Photo
World+Biz

Panama marks canal handover anniversary in shadow of Trump threat

Panama President Jose Raul Mulinoon. Photo: BSS
World+Biz

Panama president rules out talks with Trump over canal threat

A cargo vessel transits through locks of Agua Clara at the Panama Canal, in Colon, on the outskirts of Panama City, Panama May 3, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Daniel Becerril/File Photo
USA

After Trump threat, Mexican president says Panama Canal belongs to Panamanians

US President-elect Donald Trump attends a meeting with Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales (not seen), at the UK Ambassador’s Residence in Paris as part of ceremonies to mark the reopening of the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, five-and-a-half years after a fire ravaged the Gothic masterpiece, France, 7 December 2024. Photo: Reuters
USA

Trump previews combative foreign policy with threats to Panama, Greenland

US President-elect Donald Trump delivers remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 16, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
USA

Trump says he might demand Panama hand over canal

A ship carrying gas is heading from the Miraflores locks to the Aguas Claras locks with the help of tugboats in Gamboa, Panama August 13, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Enea Lebrun/File Photo
Global Economy

Panama Canal seeks LNG comeback after 65% decline in traffic

Monrovia NSU CHALLENGER bulk carrier transits the expanded canal through Cocoli Locks at the Panama Canal, on the outskirts of Panama City, Panama April 19, 2023. REUTERS/Aris Martinez
World+Biz

Drought-hit Panama Canal to ease traffic restrictions

A view of the Panama Canal trade route in Panama City, Panama. Photo: AP/UNB
Global Economy

The drop in Panama Canal traffic due to a severe drought could cost up to $700m

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World+Biz

Panama Canal reduces the maximum number of ships travelling the waterway to 31 per day

Monrovia NSU CHALLENGER bulk carrier transits the expanded canal through Cocoli Locks at the Panama Canal, on the outskirts of Panama City, Panama April 19, 2023. REUTERS/Aris Martinez
Global Economy

Panama Canal to further reduce daily transits if drought continues

Bahamian LOS ANGELES SPIRIT crude oil tanker is pictured during its transit in the expanded canal through Cocoli Locks at the Panama Canal, on the outskirts of Panama City, Panama March 10, 2023. REUTERS/Aris Martinez
Global Economy

Panama Canal water levels at historic lows, restrictions to remain