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Rubio demands Panama 'reduce China influence' over canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the country amid US threats to retake control of the Panama Canal.
Rubio Warns Necessary Measures on Panama Canal Over Chinese Influence
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panama's President José Raúl Mulino that the "status quo" of the Panama Canal is "unacceptable."
US official pressures Panama over Chinese businesses near the canal
U.S. top diplomat Marco Rubio warned Panama to immediately take steps to address U.S. concerns over Chinese businesses operating ports near the canal, which President Donald Trump has said represent a threat to U.
Rubio says China needs to back off in Panama
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Sunday that the Central American ally must immediately reduce Chinese influence over the Panama Canal area or face
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.
Rubio tells Panama that China threaten canal, changes needed -statement
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino in talks on Sunday that President Donald Trump has determined China's influence threatens the Panama Canal and that immediate changes were needed or the U.
China's presence at Panama Canal 'unacceptable,' Rubio says after maiden foreign visit
In a Truth Social post, Trump called the fees “ridiculous” and the current situation a “complete ‘rip-off.’” In his inaugural address last month, Trump repeated his claim that China is operating the Panama Canal and said his administration would take it back.
Marco Rubio Tells Panama It Must Reduce Chinese Influence Around Canal or Face Consequences
Senator Marco Rubio urged Panama to reduce China's growing influence over the Panama Canal, warning of potential consequences if the country does not take action.
Rubio to Panama: Reduce China’s influence at canal
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Sunday that the Central American ally must immediately reduce Chinese influence over the Panama Canal ar
Senate Panama Canal Hearing Probes China’s Growing Influence
The Tuesday hearing delved into security issues and foreign influence on the foremost maritime channel connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Secy. of State Rubio: Panama must reduce China influence near canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino that Panama must reduce Chinese influence around ...
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Summing Up the U.S., the Panama Canal and China
Some U.S. lawmakers and officials are touting a nearly half-century-old treaty between the United States and Panama to ...
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Trump says China controls the Panama Canal — but here's how it really works
“We didn’t give it to China,” Trump said Monday during his inaugural address. “We gave it to Panama, and we’re taking it back.” Panama strongly rebuked Trump’s comments, with President José Raúl ...
Rubio in Panama for canal, migration talks at start of Latin America trip
The top diplomat in President Donald Trump's administration, Marco Rubio, began his first foreign visit on Sunday, meeting ...