Trump's Greenland and Panama Canal ambitions face Republican skepticism
Republican lawmakers are preoccupied with President-elect Trump's ambitions to take over Greenland and the Panama Canal, a grand plan the commander-in-chief put back on the table during the Christmas and New Year's recess. It's a thing. Republican senators and congressmen see the prospect of a U.S. occupation of Greenland as particularly far-fetched, but are wary […]
Carter’s Panama Canal pragmatism saved global trade. Trump’s greed could upend it.
As the world watches every word the president-elect says, speculation is rife about whether Donald Trump is simply playing to his audience or trying to blackmail him to cut a deal. He recently challenged the Panamanian government over its sovereign control of the country. panama canalone of the most polarizing foreign policy issues of the 20th […]
No Evidence China’s a Security Threat in Panama Canal, We Risk Damage to Our Reputation
On Friday's CNN News Central, Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) said that although there is no evidence that China is controlling the Panama Canal in a way that endangers U.S. security, He said there was a risk of being hit. America's reputation will suffer if it appears that it is bullying Panama. Host Jessica Dean said: […]
'WE'LL SEE ABOUT THAT!': Trump and Panama president spar over control of key canal
Panama President José Raúl Mulino responds to President-elect Donald Trump’s idea that his new administration could try to … source
‘Do I Care If Panama Is Angry?’: Scott Jennings On Concerns Over Trump’s Threats To Take Back Panama Canal
Scott Jennings on Thursday shared his thoughts on Panama's reaction after President-elect Donald Trump threatened to take back the Panama Canal. President Trump has publicly challenged Panama's control of the canal and suggested the United States controls Canada and Greenland. Monaka exterior Speaking on “Confrontation with Erin Burnett,” Jennings dismissed concerns that President Trump's comments […]
‘Absolute necessity’: Trump sparks concerns over Panama Canal, Greenland remarks
President-elect Donald Trump suggested Wednesday that the United States could take control of Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal. It's an unexpected Christmas Day message that has raised concerns among world leaders in recent days as they race to prepare for President Trump's second term in office. In a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, […]
Wasserman Schultz slams Trump’s ‘preposterous’ calls to seize Panama Canal, Greenland
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) on Thursday criticized President-elect Trump for saying the United States should take control of the Panama Canal and buy Greenland. “Suggesting that we're going to send troops to Panama to take back the Panama Canal is just ridiculous,” Wasserman Schultz said in a CNN appearance Thursday. “We have an agreement […]
Trump announces ambassador to Panama amid fight over canal
President-elect Trump announced Wednesday that he will select Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera to serve as U.S. ambassador to Panama. The announcement comes amid President Trump's feud with U.S. allies over control of the Panama Canal. “I am pleased to announce that Kevin Marino Cabrera will be the United States Ambassador to the Republic […]
Trump Has a ‘Mandate’ to Deal with Panama Canal, Greenland
On Monday, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) said on Fox News Channel's “Hannity” that voters gave President-elect Donald Trump a “mission” to address the Panama Canal and Greenland issues. . Guest host Kellyanne Conway said, “Senator, a lot of people tonight have been warning about the Panama Canal and Greenland and the tariffs that President Trump […]
Mulvaney on Trump, Panama Canal: It’s a negotiation
Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said Monday that President-elect Trump's recent provocations about the possibility of the U.S. regaining control of the Panama Canal are part of a negotiating tactic aimed at lowering interest rates. But Mulvaney added that Trump has leverage in the negotiation process because he has made “credible” threats. […]