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Trump White House has asked U.S. military to develop options for the Panama Canal, officials say
Potential plans range from partnering more closely with Panamanian security forces to a less likely option of U.S. troops' seizing the canal by force, U.S. officials told NBC News.
Pentagon tasked with providing ‘military options’ to ensure US access to Panama Canal, memo says
American access to the Panama Canal, one of several new directives outlined in what amounts to a major overhaul of US strategic priorities, according to a new memo that was sent to senior leaders and reviewed by CNN.
Donald Trump 'orders US military to draw up plans to seize Panama Canal'
US Southern Command has been given proposals that include collaborating with the Panamanian military - and potentially seizing the canal by force if they don't co-operate
Pentagon Asked for Military Options to Access Panama Canal, Officials Say
The U.S. acquired the rights to build and operate the canal in the early 20th century. In a treaty signed in 1979, during the administration of Democratic President Jimmy Carter, the U.S. agreed to turn over control of the canal to Panama at the close of 1999.
Trump Reportedly Directs Military To Draw Up Plans Increasing Panama Canal Troop Presence
President Donald Trump reportedly instructed the U.S. military to draw up plans to increase U.S. troop presence in the Panama
Explainer-Can Trump 'take back' the Panama Canal?
Donald Trump has said repeatedly that he wants to “take back” the Panama Canal but has not offered specifics about how he would do so. Here is an explanation of the history and laws governing the critical waterway.
Trump asked U.S. military to develop options for the Panama Canal
The White House has directed the U.S. military to draw up options for increasing the American troop presence in Panama to achieve President Trump’s goal of “reclaiming” the Panama Canal, according to two U.
Pentagon considering military options for Panama Canal access: Report
Officials say US military’s Southern Command exploring multiple options, from working with Panama to military action.
Trump Gives New Orders to U.S. Military on Panama Canal Takeover
The Trump administration has asked the U.S. military to draw up options for retaking the Panama Canal. President Trump has been pushing for retaking the canal since December, and repeated his desire in a joint address to Congress last week,
White House asks military for plans to seize Panama Canal 'by force': report
President Donald Trump's White House has reportedly asked the United States military to draw up plans to a military operation to retake the Panama Canal.According to NBC News' sources, "U.S. Southern Command is developing potential plans that vary from partnering more closely with the Panamanian
Video: Trump vows US will seize control of Panama Canal, alleging treaty breach
Trump vows US will seize control of Panama Canal, alleging treaty breach Panama says the US has no claim to the Panama Canal, after President Trump repeated his intention to seize control of the waterway.
Trump ‘orders US military to draw plans to ‘RECLAIM’ Panama Canal – including potentially seizing key trade route’
DONALD Trump has requested his military draw up plans to reclaim the Panama Canal, two officials have claimed. The demands ...
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Trump eyes more troops in Panama to fulfil goal of 'reclaiming' canal: Report
The White House has ordered the US military to plan a troop increase in Panama to support President Trump's goal of ...
Panama Canal weighs pipeline to move gas, with eye on Asian clients
The Panama Canal is exploring the construction of a pipeline to move liquefied petroleum gas across the trade passage, canal ...
Posts falsely claim BlackRock bought Panama Canal
After a series of misleading statements by US President Donald Trump about the Panama Canal, social media posts claimed the ...
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Panama Canal Fees Drop as Capacity Recovers
Fees for vessels to pass through the Panama Canal this year are 15% below last year's levels as the waterway now has more ...
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Panama Canal's Gate of Opportunity: Lower Fees Spark Surge in Transit
The Panama Canal has reduced its transit fees by 15% compared to last year, thanks to increased cargo capacity. A previous ...
China misleads on involvement in Panama Canal
Through the Chinese government's Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese companies acquired or built major port facilities in 129 ...