Trump Renews Threat to Seize Panama Canal

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‘We’re Taking It Back’: Trump Renews Threat to Seize Panama Canal
President Trump appeared to double down on his threats to seize the Panama Canal, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Panama Sunday with an ultimatum from the White House.
Trump reiterates threat to retake Panama Canal ‘or something very powerful’ will happen
President Donald Trump reiterated his vow to “take back” the Panama Canal on Sunday, warning of “powerful” US action in an escalating diplomatic dispute with the Central American country over China’s presence around the vital waterway.
Trump threatens strong action over Panama Canal control
President Donald Trump wants to regain control over the Panama Canal. "We're going to take it back or something very powerful is going to happen," he told reporters. Speaking to reporters shortly after stepping off Air Force One at Andrews Base,
“Something very powerful going to happen…” Prez Donald Trump amid dispute over Panama Canal control
The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Panama Canal on February 2 amid dispute over its control. The US has warned Panama to immediately take steps to address its concerns over the influence of Chinese businesses.
Video: Trump Asked Straight Out If He’ll Send Troops To ‘Take’ The Panama Canal
Trump Asked Straight Out If He’ll Send Troops To ‘Take’ The Panama Canal President Trump is asked if he'll send U.S. troops to take the Panama Canal. Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism,
World News Live Today February 3, 2025: Donald Trump on taking Panama Canal: 'Something very powerful going to happen’
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Panama president says he won’t renew Belt and Road deal with China, as US demands less Chinese influence over canal
Panama’s president reiterated on Sunday that Panama’s sovereignty over the Panama Canal is not up for debate, saying that ...
In Panama, Rubio Says China Threatens Canal, Demanding ‘Immediate’ Action
The secretary of state said the United States could take steps to “protect its rights.” Panama’s leader said he was sure that ...
Rubio Calls ‘Status Quo’ at Panama Canal Unacceptable, as Trump Renews Vow to Seize It
Panamanian officials offer concessions on Rubio’s first overseas stop, but say they cannot negotiate on control of the ...
Trump makes new threat to take back the Panama Canal
U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to “take back” the Panama Canal “or something very powerful” will happen.