Panama vows to end key canal deal with China after Rubio lays down the Goliath
Panama President José Raúl Mulino said that the country would not renew its 2017 MoU with China to join its Belt and Road initiative after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave an ultimatum to the nation to distance itself from Beijing.
Rubio says Panama must reduce Chinese influence around the canal or face possible US action
José Raúl Mulino called his talks with Rubio “respectful” and “positive” and said he did not “feel like there’s a real threat against the treaty and its validity."
Rubio tells Panama to end China's influence of canal or face US action
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned Panama's president that the US will "take measures necessary" if Panama does not take steps to end what Donald Trump sees as China's influence over the Panama Canal.
In the face of Trump’s threats on the canal, Panama tries to approach positions with Rubio
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino sought to reconcile with the US during a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Marco Rubio meets with Panamanian president amid future of canal talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and toured the Panama Canal, which President Donald Trump wants to retake control.
U.S.-China Tensions Brew Over Panama Canal Control
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns Panama's President, Jose Raul Mulino, about China's influence on the Panama Canal, seen as a violation of neutrality treaties. The U.S. may take necessary measures if Panama doesn't act,
Rubio Calls ‘Status Quo’ at Panama Canal Unacceptable, as Trump Renews Vow to Seize It
Panamanian officials offer concessions on Rubio’s first overseas stop, but say they cannot negotiate on control of the waterway.
Rubio says Panama must reduce Chinese influence around canal area or US will act
Marco Rubio, on his first foreign trip as America’s top diplomat, held talks Sunday with President Jose Raul Mulino in Panama City.
Rubio Tells Panama That China Threaten Canal, Changes Needed -Statement
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino in talks on Sunday that President Donald Trump has determined China's influence threatens the Panama Canal and that immediate changes were needed or the U.
Rubio is holding talks in Panama as Trump demands canal control and pressures US neighbors
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting Panama’s president on his first stop on his trip foreign trip as President Donald Trump is upping pressure on America’s neighbors including a demand for the P
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