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Why China hates the Panama Canal deal, but still may not block it
We gave it to Panama, and we’re taking it back." Thus spoke Donald Trump shortly after BlackRock, an American investment firm ...
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U.S., Panama offer mixed messages on security, sovereignty of Panama Canal
A cargo ship makes its way through the Port of Balboa near Panama City on March 13, 2025. It’s one of two ports run by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, which recently struck a deal to sell its lease to U ...
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Why the Panama Canal is a big, long-term prize in Trump's global trade war
In March, an investment group led by U.S. firm BlackRock announced it was ... to learn more about the business of the Panama Canal and why President Trump is focused on it.
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Blackrock Seizes Control Of Panama Canal Ports In $22.8 Billion Geoeconomic Power Play
It delivers $19 billion cash to the Li family-controlled conglomerate while giving BlackRock control over terminals handling 40% of Panama Canal container traffic. This fulfills Trump ...