The security of the Panama Canal is vital to the U.S. economy and military, leading to concerns over China's presence in the ...

Last year, three and half times as much cargo passed through the canal going to and from the US than China. Beijing's influence in Panama may well be on the decline, says Henry Ziemer of the CSIS.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panama officials that Chinese influence over the Panama Canal must be curbed ... Go deeper: Trump dreams of empire expansion Editor's note: This article has ...

Immediately reduce what President Donald Trump says is Chinese influence over the Panama Canal area or face potential retaliation from the United States. Rubio, traveling to the Central American ...

President José Raúl Mulino announced the decision after discussions with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who raised concerns about China’s expanding influence in the Panama Canal region.

President Donald Trump’s Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanded Panama immediately reduce “unacceptable” Chinese “influence and control” over the Panama Canal. On his first official ...

Immediately reduce what President Donald Trump says is Chinese influence over the Panama Canal area or face potential retaliation from the United States. Rubio, traveling to the Central American ...

China’s influence on the Panama Canal poses "acute risks to U.S. national security," Sen. Ted Cruz is warning Tuesday, alleging the Chinese Communist Party has taken a "militaristic interest" in ...

The Panama Canal is one of the most strategically vital waterways in the world. An engineering marvel that transformed global commerce, this maritime shortcut solidified the U.S.' geopolitical ...