Trump threatens to seize Panama Canal, chief defiant
Ricaurte Vasquez defends Panama’s sovereignty as Trump pledges to reclaim the canal, raising fears of US intervention.
The Panama Canal handles 5% of global trade, but now, it’s facing political turbulence. President Donald Trump claims the US is being overcharged and alleges Chinese influence, threatening to take the canal back by force. In this Talk to Global News Insight episode, Panama Canal’s administrator, Ricaurte Vasquez, addresses the mounting tensions and defends Panama’s sovereignty.
Published On 23 Mar 2025
