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Trump White House has asked U.S. military to develop options for the Panama Canal, officials say (www.nbcnews.com)
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The Trump administration has directed the U.S. military to develop plans for increasing its presence in Panama, aiming to "reclaim" the Panama Canal and counter China's influence.

Options range from security partnerships to a highly unlikely military seizure of the canal.

Trump views a visible U.S. military presence as essential, while Panama denies any foreign interference.

The move follows Panama’s rejection of a key Chinese infrastructure deal. U.S. firms, including BlackRock, are investing in Panama's ports as part of efforts to limit China's role in the region.

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[–] AdamEatsAss@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If we hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominoes should fall like a house of cards. Checkmate