How Trump Plans to 'Take Back' the Panama Canal | WSJ

The Wall Street Journal March 7, 2025
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President Donald Trump says his administration will “reclaim” the Panama Canal more than two decades after the U.S. handed control of the vital waterway to Panama. He claims the country has violated a decades-old neutrality treaty by allowing Chinese influence at the Canal. But Panama is pushing back. WSJ breaks down Trump’s strategy to take control of the Canal, why it wouldn’t necessarily lead to a takeover and the risks that come with it. Chapters: 0:00 Trump wants the Panama Canal 0:51 The Panama Canal’s history 4:01 Other options 5:13 Treaty violation 8:00 What’s next? News Explainers Some days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news. #Trump #Panama #WSJ

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