Panama Canal Could Help Unify Trump's Fractious Movement

Trump’s Panama Canal threats leave country’s officials scrambling for answers
The new Panamanian ambassador was given strict instructions as he prepared to meet then-President Donald Trump one day in 2019: Do not engage him in any substantive discussion of critical issues.
Who controls the Panama Canal and why is Trump threatening to take it?
Donald Trump has refused to rule out using military force to retake the Panama Canal that was returned by the US to Panama decades ago.
The Panama Canal Could Help Unify Trump's Fractious Movement
In the 1970s, a conservative coalition came together to fight ceding control of the Panama Canal—proving the political potency of the issue.
'Why now?': 'Puzzled' Panamanian officials scramble to make sense of Trump’s canal 'fixation'
After President Jimmy Carter's death at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump argued that one of Carter's biggest mistakes was giving the Panama Canal to Panama back in 1977.
Trump's Rhetoric On The Panama Canal Could Advance U.S. Interests, But It Could Also Backfire
Analysts believe takeover comments could be aimed at getting lower fees, but they could also push Panama to embrace China
Trump's $2.5 Billion Power Play: What Seizing The Panama Canal Would Cost
Donald Trump’s threat to forcibly retake the Panama Canal would target a waterway that generates $2.5 billion in annual revenue for Panama and handles 5% of global maritime trade, raising alarm about potential disruption to international commerce.
Channel your inner child at popular Panama City toy expo
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What China Wants in Panama: More Trade, Projects and Influence
Beijing’s efforts to expand its reach in the country have hit several obstacles, in part because of American pressure.
Panama Canal administrator pushes back against Trump’s assertions of Chinese meddling
The administrator of the Panama Canal has responded to criticisms from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, denying that there ...
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Credit union gives Florida State Panama City $10,000 for scholarships, community services
Tyndall Federal Credit Union gifted Florida State University Panama City a check for $10,000 to support scholarships and ...
Warming shelter opening in Panama City this weekend
Bay County Emergency Services will open a warming shelter on Sunday, January 19 in anticipation of freezing temperatures. The shelter will be located at A.D.
MORNING EXTRA: Business owners discuss moving into Downtown Panama City
Somethin’s Cookin’ held a Grand Re-Opening as it joined the Downtown Panama City community on Oak Avenue. (RELATED: ...
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10-foot great white shark detected south of Panama City in Gulf of Mexico
OCEARCH has tracked Crystal up the eastern seaboard to New Brunswick, back down around the Florida Keys and into the Gulf of ...
Harrison Streetscape Project: Business impacts in Panama City
In September Panama City began phase two of the Harrison Streetscape project, shutting down the road between 4th and 5th ...
Panama City may start charging new developments for their impact on traffic
City officials said the transportation impact fees would be a one-time fee that new developments pay to counteract any increased traffic as a result of their development.
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Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach ranked by fans as best music festival in the world
Music Festival Wizard posted a list that ranked Gulf Coast Jam as the top festival in the world, according to fans.
CNN found guilty in Florida trial of libeling Navy veteran in Afghan story
A jury in Panama City, Florida on Friday found CNN guilty of defaming a U.S. Navy veteran in a 2021 story about people paid ...