Panama, Trump

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.
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.
Trump orders military to plan invasion of Panama to seize canal: report
President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to prepare plans for carrying out his threat to "take back" the Panama Canal, including by military force if needed, two U.S. officials familiar with the situation told NBC News Thursday.
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 ‘orders US military to draw up plans to seize Panama Canal’
President Donald Trump has instructed the US military to prepare plans to seize the Panama Canal in his bid to “reclaim” the waterway. Reuters reports that the US Southern Command has developed an array of potential plans to ensure that America has full access to the Panama Canal.
Trump Still Wants Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal
Canada, of course. Greenland, an autonomous territory answering to Denmark. During his speech to a joint session of Congress, he told lawmakers: “One way or the other, we’re g
Trump Asks Military for Plans to Take Panama Canal ‘By Force’
The White House has asked the United States military to draw up plans for how it might seize the Panama Canal “by force,” a bombshell report revealed Thursday. The alleged directive comes a week after President Donald Trump told lawmakers in his joint address to Congress he would be “reclaiming” the vital waterway to “further enhance our national security.
Panama president says Trump is lying about reclaiming Panama Canal
Panama's leader accused President Trump of lying in his Tuesday congressional address, where he said his administration was "reclaiming" the Panama Canal.
Trump orders military to plan for ‘reclaiming’ of Panama Canal: Report
A new report claims that President Donald Trump has given the U.S. military orders to come up with options to reclaim the Panama Canal.
Trump administration directs military to develop options for Panama Canal
NBC News' Courtney Kube reports on the Trump administration directing the U.S. military to begin developing options for the Panama Canal, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the matter.

China, BlackRock and Panama Canal

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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 ...
China condemns Panama Canal deal, asserting a right to influence the region
The Chinese government has strongly criticized a planned deal by a Hong Kong conglomerate to sell ports in Panama and ...
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Panama purchases first combat aircraft in three decades amid Trump threats
The A-29 Super Tucanos will focus on national surveillance and aerial patrol while the two C-295 planes will be used for ...
Maddow Blog | On multiple fronts, Trump ups the ante on his territorial ambitions
When it comes to Panama, Greenland, Canada, Gaza, and Mexico, Donald Trump's imperialistic vision has come roaring back.
Beijing criticizes CK Hutchison’s $23 billion Panama Canal deal by reposting commentary that slams it as ‘an act of submission’
CK Hutchison dropped by over 6% in Hong Kong trading on Friday, even as the city's benchmark Hang Seng Index rose by over 2%.
Trump expresses confidence that US will annex Greenland
President Donald Trump expressed confidence on Thursday that the United States would annex Greenland. "I think that will happen," he told reporters during a meeting in the Oval Office. Greenland's pro ...
Trump Doubles Down, Insists 'Canada Only Works As A State'
President Donald Trump doubled down on his desire to annex Canada for the U.S. on Thursday by insisting the the sovereign ...