'No exceptions' for commercial US ships passing through the …
1 day ago · The Panama Canal chief said giving preferential treatment to one country's ships would lead to "chaos." Ricaurte Vásquez Morales told The Wall Street Journal that "rules are rules." Donald Trump has accused the canal authority of charging "exorbitant" fees to US ships. Giving US ships preferential ...
Panama Canal CEO denies Trump claim that China in control, says …
1 day ago · "The accusations that China is running the Canal are unfounded," Panama Canal Authority leader Ricaurte Vásquez Morales told The Wall ... Former Fox News host Geraldo Rivera said he would throw a ...
Panama Canal Chief Says Trump’s Ideas ‘Will Lead to Chaos’ - MSN
At his news conference, Trump said Panama was seeking $3 billion to repair the canal and charging American shipping and U.S. Navy vessels higher fees for passage. ... Vásquez Morales said Panama ...
Panama Canal chief dismisses Trump’s claims on China, fees
1 day ago · The Panama Canal Authority chief dismissed President-elect Trump’s claims that China is controlling the trade route and criticized his comments about fees. Ricaurte Vásquez Morales told The ...
Panama Canal CEO warns Trump's plans would "lead to chaos"
TAG24 NEWS. Panama Canal CEO warns Trump's plans would "lead to chaos" ... "Rules are rules, and there are no exceptions," Panama Canal Authority leader Ricuarte Vasquez Morales told the Wall ...
Panama Canal chief rejects Trump's accusations of biased use of …
1 day ago · Ricaurte Vasquez Morales, head of the Panama Canal Authority, has rejected US President-elect Donald Trump's claims that China allegedly controls the canal and is increasing tariffs on US ships. Vasquez Morales told The Wall Street Journal newspaper on Wednesday, "The accusations that China is running the Canal are unfounded. China has no ...
Panama Canal CEO Says No Way to Trump’s Demands
Vásquez Morales also said that he was unclear where Trump was getting the claim that Panama requested $3 billion for repairs to the canal—as the Canal Authority funds its own repairs. The CEO ...
Panama Canal CEO denies Trump claim that China in control, says …
1 day ago · The CEO of the Panama Canal has denied President-elect Donald Trump’s allegation that the waterway built by the United States over a century ago is now under the control of China. “The accusations that China is running the Canal are unfounded,” Panama Canal Authority leaderRicaurte Vásquez Morales told the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. . “China has no involvement whatsoever in our ...
Ruling could permit a new reservoir for the ... - Associated Press News
Jul 8, 2024 · A recent ruling by Panama’s Supreme Court allowed a re-interpretation of the boundaries, possibly clearing the way for work, canal administrator Ricaurte Vásquez said. “The fact of having a defined watershed gives the Panama Canal a territorial assurance we did not have before,” Vásquez said.
Panama Canal Chief Warns Trump's Demands May Trigger Chaos
1 day ago · Trump also alleged that Panama sought $3 billion from the U.S. for canal repairs. Vásquez Morales refuted the claim, explaining that the canal funds all maintenance projects through its own revenues. Tolls for ships crossing the canal are determined based on vessel size and type, with fees averaging $750,000 per crossing.