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Trump pressures Latin America to cut China ties

Filed: Mar 06, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
Summary: Trump's pressure leads Panama to seize ports from a Hong Kong company amid concerns over Chinese influence.
WHO: President Donald Trump, Panamanian government
WHAT: Seizure of ports at Panama Canal
WHEN: Mar 06, 2026 at 12:22 AM ET
WHERE: Panama Canal
WHY: To reduce Chinese influence in Latin America
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