Inside Trade

February 14, 2025

Senators mull counters to Chinese investment near Panama Canal

By Brett Fortnam  / January 30, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Following President Trump’s calls to retake control of the Panama Canal, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Tuesday solicited ideas on how to best counter China’s investments near the waterway, with some Democrats calling for increased U.S. investment in Latin America as part of a broader maritime strategy. In his inaugural address last week, Trump claimed that China was operating the canal in violation of Panama’s treaty obligations. “The purpose of our deal and the spirit of our...

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