‘Nonsense’: Panamanian president dismisses Trump claims China controls Panama Canal
As for the Panama Canal, Mulino denied U.S. vessels are being overcharged to use the waterway and emphasized that China plays no role in the canal. A Hong Kong-based firm manages two ports at the Panama Canal’s entrances, but Panama owns and operates the entire canal.
Panamanian president dismisses Trump claims of China influence and US being ripped off
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino dismissed various assertions made by President-elect Donald Trump about the Panama Canal, including the accusation that China is exerting influence over its traffic.
Panama president rules out talks with Trump after canal threat
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has firmly rejected negotiations with Donald Trump regarding control of the Panama Canal.
Nothing to talk about, canal belongs to Panamanians, says President Jose Raul Mulino amid Trump's threats
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino has dismissed US President-elect Donald Trump's threats to reclaim control over the Panama Canal, asserting Panamanian ownership and rejecting negotiations. Mulino also refuted claims of Chinese influence and ruled out lowering tolls for US ships,
Panama’s president rejects Trump’s claim of Chinese interference at canal
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino rejected President-elect Trump’s claims of Chinese interference and high fees to use the Panama Canal. The post Panama’s president rejects Trump’s claim of Chinese interference at canal appeared first on FreightWaves.
Panama President Refutes Trump’s Claim of Chinese Meddling in Canal
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Panama President Dismisses Donald Trump Threat: 'Nonsense'
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I want to express precisely that every square meter of the Panama Canal and its adjacent area belong to Panama, and will ...
Panama President Rules Out Talks With Trump Over Canal Threat
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