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 treaty violations involving Chinese activities in Panama.
Senate Committee Examines Panama Canal's Impact on U.S. Trade, National Security
The US built the canal in the early 1900s to facilitate the transit of commercial and military vessels between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Control of the waterway was relinquished to Panama in 19
Senators Raise Concern About Chinese Influence on Panama Canal Operations
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Tuesday expressed alarm at China's influence on the Panama Canal, which President Donald Trump has vowed the United States would take back. "Chinese companies are building a bridge across the canal – at a slow pace so as to take nearly a decade – and control container ports at either end,
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.
Senators sound alarm over growing Chinese influence at Panama Canal
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), the chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, discussed a scenario in which China could disrupt U.S. trade by blocking off the canal.
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US senators examine China’s influence over Panama Canal
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Trump sees a new threat on the Mexican border. It’s called China.
Chinese exports and investment in Mexico are quickly rising. The Trump team fears its neighbor could be used as a backdoor to the U.S. market.
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Does China control the Panama Canal, as Trump claims?
"China does not operate or control the Panama Canal ... his country operates the canal on a principle of neutrality, as per ...
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What are Russia’s strategic treaties with Iran, North Korea and China?
Russia signed a strategic partnership treaty with Iran on Friday that ... and Putin has described China as an ally. Bilateral trade, in dollar terms, reached $244.8 billion in 2024, up from ...