Trump White House has asked U.S. military to develop options for the Panama Canal, officials say
Trump White House has asked U.S. military to develop options for the Panama Canal, officials say
Potential plans range from partnering more closely with the Panamanian military to a less likely option of U.S. troops seizing the canal by force, U.S. officials told NBC News.
Summary
The Trump administration has directed the U.S. military to develop plans for increasing its presence in Panama, aiming to "reclaim" the Panama Canal and counter China's influence.
Options range from security partnerships to a highly unlikely military seizure of the canal.
Trump views a visible U.S. military presence as essential, while Panama denies any foreign interference.
The move follows Panama’s rejection of a key Chinese infrastructure deal. U.S. firms, including BlackRock, are investing in Panama's ports as part of efforts to limit China's role in the region.
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It’s good to know military seizure of the Panama Canal is unlikely. Wish Trump would shut his trap.
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I bet there were plenty of officials in 1930s Germany who would have told journalists that it was highly unlikely the camps they were ordered to design would ever actually get built
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I’m still worried, but there’s a million things to worry about so I’m trying to prioritize.
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Ok, yeah that's totally fair
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