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Does China control the Panama Canal, as Trump claims?


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Published in Politics and Government on Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 at 14:40 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • US President Donald Trump's threat to seize the Panama Canal over alleged undue Chinese influence may really be aimed at limiting Beijing's growing diplomatic and economic presence in Latin America, experts say.

The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's claim that China controls the Panama Canal, which is inaccurate. The Panama Canal is actually managed by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), an entity of the Panamanian government, following the transfer of control from the United States to Panama in 1999 as per the Torrijos-Carter Treaties. While China has invested in infrastructure projects in Panama, including ports near the canal, it does not control the canal itself. The article highlights that Trump's statement might stem from broader concerns about China's growing influence in Latin America, but it clarifies that the canal remains under Panamanian jurisdiction. Additionally, the piece touches on the geopolitical implications of such claims and the importance of the canal for global trade.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/does-china-control-the-panama-canal-as-trump-claims/ar-AA1xFRck ]

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