The U.S. acquired the rights to build and operate the canal in the early 20th century, but at the time, Panama was in the ...
Trump has also said he did not want the Panama Canal "falling into the wrong hands" and specifically cited China, ...
President-elect Donald Trump announced his pick for American ambassador to Panama, days after suggesting that the United ...
The announcement of his pick for ambassador comes after Trump threatened to reassert U.S. control over the Panama Canal.