China.Table Feature Geopolitik

Panama Canal: How the Central American country resists Trump's takeover plans

Having accused the Panamanian government of relinquishing control of the canal to China, US President Donald Trump wants the Canal back. The first marines have already returned to the bases they abandoned in 1999.

AR
15. August 2025
Construction work on the Panama Canal, May 2025. (picture alliance / Anadolu | Daniel Gonzalez)

Sign up now and continue reading immediately

No credit card details required. No automatic renewal.

Sie haben bereits das Table.Briefing Abonnement?

Anmelden und weiterlesen

Last updated: 19. August 2025