President Trump says the canal authority is overcharging. Recent increases are attributed in part to drought, maintenance investments and demand.
Category: Panama Canal Authority
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In Pursuing Canal, Trump Could Push Panama Closer to China
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threat to take back the Panama Canal may be posturing, but it could dampen the Panamanian government’s wish to broaden relations with the United States, analysts say.
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Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports Raises Concerns
The president-elect inaccurately said that Chinese soldiers operate the Panama Canal. But China’s strategic positions in shipping worry Washington officials.
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Why the Panama Canal Didn’t Lose Money When Ship Crossings Fell
A water shortage forced officials to reduce traffic, but higher fees increased revenue.