Sec. Marco Rubio warns Panama's president about Chinese influence over the canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino in Panama over the weekend, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a readout of their meeting.
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."
Report: Panama offers US Navy ships free passage through Panama Canal
President Donald Trump says China is running the Panama Canal and “we’re gonna take it back, or something very powerful’s going to happen.” Panama then reportedly made the offer to allow U.S.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Panamanian president amid Trump's Panama Canal push
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Sunday amid his first overseas trip, as the Trump administration makes a push for control of the Panama Canal.
In Panama, Rubio Says China Threatens Canal, Demanding ‘Immediate’ Action
The secretary of state said the United States could take steps to “protect its rights.” Panama’s leader said he was sure that President Trump wouldn’t seize the canal.
Rubio tells Panama to end China's influence of canal or face US action
President José Mulino said Panama's sovereignty over the world's second busiest waterway is not up for discussion.
US, Panama Presidents Scheduled to Talk Amid Row Over Canal
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino said on social media on Thursday that he would speak to his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump at 3:30pm on Friday afternoon, amid an increasingly tense standoff over 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.
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.
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.
Trump expected to speak with Panamanian president amid feud over canal
Former deputy national security advisor Victoria Coates joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the president's upcoming call with Panama's president and her take on the controversy surrounding USAID.
Chinese Ambassador Calls Out US in Panama Newspaper: 'Learn Some Respect'
It comes as Panama's President José Raúl Mulino has said the country will not renew a trade and development agreement with ...
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The U.S. and Panama Deepen Their Relationship
This is an effective way to stem the flow of illegal migration,” said Secretary Rubio. “And it would have been impossible to ...
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Trump Admin Demands 'Immediate Changes' to Panama Canal Operations
Rubio's office warned that the U.S. would take necessary measures to protect the Panama Canal against China's alleged ...
Donald Trump's Panama Threat Starts Paying Off
Trump has repeatedly suggested the U.S. should demand the return of the Panama Canal if Panama does not reduce the fees it ...
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Panama loosens ties with China to appease US over canal
The president of Panama announced on Sunday his country will quit a global supply chain coalition led by Beijing, after US ...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns Panama's president about Chinese influence over the Panama Canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino in Panama over the weekend, State Department ...
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Panama waives fees for US government vessels
The US State Department on Wednesday announced that Panama has agreed to eliminate fees for US government vessels transiting ...