Panama Canal and Canal Zone

Trump Celebrates Disruption in Speech to Congress, and Avoids the Costs

The president’s speech to Congress covered tariffs, Ukraine and cuts to the federal work force but did little to address the perils that accompany the abrupt shifts he has engineered.

By David E. Sanger

BlackRock Inc CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd Hong Kong Panama Panama Canal and Canal Zone Ports Trump, Donald J

BlackRock Will Buy Panama Canal Ports from CK Hutchison

An investor group led by BlackRock will acquire two ports near the Panama Canal that are owned by CK Hutchison and have been the subject of a dispute between President Trump and Panama.

By Peter Eavis

Canals China CK Hutchison Hong Kong Li Ka-shing Panama Panama Canal and Canal Zone United States International Relations

Trump, the Panama Canal and China’s Role: What We Know

The canal’s two biggest ports are operated by a Hong Kong company with global reach. The Trump administration sees a Chinese threat to U.S. security.

By Alexandra Stevenson and Keith Bradsher

Canals International Trade and World Market Panama Panama Canal and Canal Zone Panama Canal Authority Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Ships and Shipping Trump, Donald J United States International Relations

Panama Canal Fees Have Become a Flashpoint. Here’s Why They’ve Risen.

President Trump says the canal authority is overcharging. Recent increases are attributed in part to drought, maintenance investments and demand.

By Peter Eavis