China has warned that it may block the sale of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison's international ports, including one on either ...

In a bold and controversial move, former U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the United States to reclaim control of the Panama Canal, citing concerns over China’s growing influence in Panama.

The Trump administration is embracing confrontation in Central America to counter the Chinese telecommunications giant.

The proposed sale includes two ports at the Panama Canal and more than 40 others around the world, all owned by Hong ...

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Trump first crossed paths with Panama in 2003. Back then, Trump owned the Miss Universe contest and that year the pageant was held in Panama City. “My interest in Panama really began when we had the ...

"We need Greenland for national security purposes," President-elect Trump said during a Tuesday press conference focused on ...

President-elect Trump took issue with fees charged to use the Panama Canal, a vital shipping route, on Saturday night, claiming that he will demand oversight of the waterway be given back to the U ...

Trump accused Panama of charging excessive rates for use of the Panama Canal and said that if Panama did not manage the canal in an acceptable fashion, he would demand the hand it over.

COMMENTARY If President-elect Trump wants to thwart China's canal influence in Panama, he needs to offer the isthmus partnership instead of petulance — and a more serious ambassador pick.