China erupts after Panama rejects canal deal as global tensions mount
China is working on a cross-continental infrastructure and now that Panama has backed out, they blame the US for running interference by means of intimidation.
Trump postpones call with Panama's president as canal tensions simmer
U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed a phone call with Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino due to last-minute changes in the U.S. leader's agenda, Panama's government said on Friday, amid tensions over U.
Panama Accuses U.S. of Lying About Deal for Free Navy Canal Passage
The Panamanian leader says he was “incredibly surprised” by the statement, as President Trump threatens a U.S. takeover of the strategic waterway.
Panama says US 'spreading lies' over free canal passage
Panama President José Raúl Mulino has accused the US of spreading "lies and falsehoods" after the US State Department claimed American government vessels were no longer required to pay a fee to transit through the Panama Canal.
Panama's leader rejects State Department claim of deal for U.S. warships to traverse Panama Canal for free
Panama's president says the State Department's claim of an agreement granting U.S. warships free canal passage was "based on a falsity. And that's intolerable."
Panama's President Denies Deal for US Ships to Use Canal for Free
The State Department said Wednesday that "U.S. government vessels can now transit the Panama Canal without charge fees."
Panama president to speak to Trump amid canal tension
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino said he is scheduled to speak with President Trump on Friday amid his efforts to reclaim the nation’s sought-after canal. “I was told a few minutes ago by a
Panama denies State Dept claim that it is eliminating fees for US gov vessels using canal
Panama has denied the U.S. State Department's claim that the country will eliminate fees for U.S. government vessels transiting the Panama Canal.
Panama rejects U.S. claim it dropped canal fees after Rubio visit
President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday denied a claim by the Trump administration that this Central American country had agreed to eliminate tolls for U.S. government ships using the Panama Canal, in an apparent setback to U.
Panama President Decries U.S. 'Lies' About Canal Fees
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday accused the United States government of lying a day earlier when the U.S. State Department claimed that U.S. government vessels would be able to cross the country's namesake canal without paying fees.
Rubio: U.S. government ships have 'expectations' not to be charged at Panama Canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said it was "absurd" that U.S. government ships are charged to use the Panama Canal after Panama denied a claim that it had agreed to allow them free traversal.
Trump says China ‘operates’ the Panama Canal – how deep are Beijing’s ties to the key waterway?
Donald Trump has begun his second term as president by ramping up pressure on Panama – threatening to “take back” the Panama ...
Why The Panama Canal Is At The Center Of A U.S.-China Power Struggle
The Trump administration is taking proactive measures to regain control over the Panama Canal and reduce Chinese influence at ...
China derides U.S. "pressure and coercion" as Panama scraps Belt and Road deal with Beijing amid canal standoff
Panama's decision to leave a key investment deal with China has drawn accusations from Beijing of "pressure and coercion" by ...
Does a ‘foreign power’ threaten the Panama Canal? Here’s what you need to know
Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarks soon on his inaugural trip as the United States’ top diplomat. His first stop, Panama ...
Panama Denies State Department’s Claim US Ships Can Pass Through Canal For Free
The State Department claimed it had struck a deal that would save the U.S. government “millions of dollars a year.” ...