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Panama promotes itself “as the bridge of the world, heart of the universe” but lately the narrow Central American Isthmus and its namesake canal that joins the Atlantic to the Pacific have become the ...
Wall Street Journal |
The Panama Canal has been a focal point of President Trump's broadside against China since his inaugural speech, and it's getting new focus as Beijing looks at alternatives to trading with the U.S.
Wall Street Journal |
Under normal circumstances, the flurry of agreements and concessions announced over the two-day visit would be hailed as a high point in U.S.-Panama relations.

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US-China rivalry over Panama Canal sparks tensions, leaving Panama caught in war of words
Panama promotes itself “as the bridge of the world, heart of the universe” but lately the narrow Central American Isthmus and its namesake canal that joins the Atlantic to the Pacific have become the setting for a bitter clash between the world’s two preeminent economic superpowers.
Panama Should Secure Canal With US Not China, Hegseth Says
U.S. Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth said on Wednesday he sees the Panama Canal as key terrain that Panama should secure together with the United States and not with China, adding it was important to protect it from "malign" influence.
US recognizes Panama's sovereignty over canal, Panama says after talks
Panama said on Wednesday the United States recognized its sovereignty over the Panama Canal, despite tough rhetoric from Washington, as the two nations announced agreements to deepen U.S. military training in the Central American nation.
Another Way the Panama Canal Figures Into U.S.-China Fight
The Panama Canal has been a focal point of President Trump's broadside against China since his inaugural speech, and it's getting new focus as Beijing looks at alternatives to trading with the U.S. De
Options for Trump's space-based 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield head to Hegseth for approval
U.S. Space Command said Wednesday that it has finalized options for President Donald Trump's “Golden Dome” missile defense system and has sent its recommendations to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his review and approval.
Panama says US recognizes its control over canal
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter{beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Panama says US recognizes its
Panama Hopes Hegseth Visit Turns Page and Ends Trump Pressure
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth secured commitments but left some Panamanian officials wondering if they would mollify President Trump, who has repeatedly vowed to “take back” the Panama Canal.
Hegseth spurs fiery response from Beijing over Panama Canal ‘threat’ comments
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Panama Canal faces ongoing threats from China but that together the United States and Panama will keep it secure.
PHOTO COLLECTION: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Panama
Panama Canal Authority Administrator Ricaurte Vasquez, left, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, center, and Southcom Commander Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey pose for a photo during a tour of the Panama Canal’s Miraflores Locks,
Pentagon chief says US could ‘revive’ Panama bases to secure canal
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US is not looking for war with China, but will counter Beijing’s ‘threats’ to the region.
The Daily Star6h
US could ‘revive’ Panama bases
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth floated the idea on Wednesday of US troops returning to Panama to “secure” its strategically vital canal, a suggestion quickly shot down by the Central American country’s government.
Mexico News Daily9d
Mexico launches an ‘alternative to the Panama Canal’: Monday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum touted Mexico's Panama Canal alternative after the first major shipment across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec rail route on Monday.
GlobalData on MSN7d
APM Terminals buys Panama Canal Railway from CPKC and Lanco Group
A.P. Moller – Maersk division APM Terminals has purchased the Panama Canal Railway Company (PCRC) from Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and the Lanco Group/Mi-Jack. PCRC is a 76km railway adjacent to the Panama Canal and is part of Panama’s logistics network.
Railway Age8d
CPKC, Lanco Group/Mi-Jack Sell PCRC to APM Terminals
Following 28 years of joint ownership, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and the Lanco Group/Mi-Jack have sold the Panama Canal Railway Company (PCRC) to APM Terminals, a global terminal operator an
International Railway Journal6d
Panama Canal Railway Company sold
CPKC and the Lanco Group/Mi-Jack have sold the Panama Canal Railway Company (PCRC) to APM Terminals, a subsidiary of Maersk.
TAG24 on MSN22h
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says US could "revive" Panama bases
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday floated the idea of US troops returning to Panama to "secure" its strategically vital canal.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says US could 'revive' Panama bases amid tensions
During a visit to Panama, Hegseth suggested that “by invitation” the United States could “revive” military bases or naval air stations and rotate deployments of US troops to an isthmus the United Stat
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APM Terminals acquires Panama Canal Railway from CPKC and Lanco Group/Mi-Jack
Canadian Pacific Kansas City and the Lanco Group/Mi-Jack have sold the Panama Canal Railway to APM Terminals, a global terminal operator and an independent division of A.P. Moller-Maersk. The 47.6-mile railway provides ocean-to-ocean freight and passenger services along the Panama Canal and has been a 50/50 joint venture between CPKC subsidiary Kansas
Khaleej Times on MSN10h
Pentagon chief: US could ‘revive’ Panama bases
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth floated the idea on Wednesday (Thursday Manila time) of US troops returning to Panama to “secure” its
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