Trump Threatens to Seize Panama Canal, Renews Greenland Purchase Bid
Donald Trump threatened to seize control of the Panama Canal due to alleged excessive fees and Chinese influence, while also proposing to buy Greenland from Denmark, a proposal rejected by Greenland's Prime Minister. These actions sparked international controversy.
Trump Threatens to Seize Panama Canal, Renews Greenland Purchase Bid
Donald Trump threatened to seize control of the Panama Canal due to alleged excessive fees and Chinese influence, while also proposing to buy Greenland from Denmark, a proposal rejected by Greenland's Prime Minister. These actions sparked international controversy.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Panama Over Panama Canal Control
Former US President Donald Trump threatened Panama on December 21st with reclaiming control of the Panama Canal, citing unfair fees and the canal's importance to US trade (over 70% of its transit involves US ports), blaming President Jimmy Carter for the 1999 handover.
Trump Threatens Panama Over Panama Canal Control
Former US President Donald Trump threatened Panama on December 21st with reclaiming control of the Panama Canal, citing unfair fees and the canal's importance to US trade (over 70% of its transit involves US ports), blaming President Jimmy Carter for the 1999 handover.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Considers Retaking Control of Panama Canal
President Trump advocates for the US to reclaim control of the Panama Canal, citing unfairly high fees and concerns over Chinese influence; this follows a record $5 billion revenue year despite operational challenges due to drought.
Trump Considers Retaking Control of Panama Canal
President Trump advocates for the US to reclaim control of the Panama Canal, citing unfairly high fees and concerns over Chinese influence; this follows a record $5 billion revenue year despite operational challenges due to drought.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Demands Return of Panama Canal
Donald Trump demanded the return of the Panama Canal to the US due to allegedly excessive fees and concerns about Chinese influence, prompting potential diplomatic repercussions and highlighting the waterway's economic and geopolitical significance.
Trump Demands Return of Panama Canal
Donald Trump demanded the return of the Panama Canal to the US due to allegedly excessive fees and concerns about Chinese influence, prompting potential diplomatic repercussions and highlighting the waterway's economic and geopolitical significance.
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52% Bias Score