BlackRock, Panama Canal and Trump

BlackRock buying two Panama Canal ports amid Trump's China threats
BlackRock on Tuesday said it agreed to acquire two ports serving the Panama Canal from Hong Kong's CK Hutchinson, as part of a larger $22.8 billion deal. Why it matters: President Trump has threatened to retake control of the Panama Canal,
BlackRock Strikes $23 Billion Deal for Ports on Both Sides of Panama Canal
A consortium of investors led by BlackRock has agreed to buy majority stakes in ports on both sides of the Panama Canal from CK Hutchison for $22.8 billion, the companies said Tuesday. The deal would bring the key ports under American corporate ownership,
Hong Kong Company Sells Panama Ports To BlackRock Following Trump's Threats To Take Over Canal
Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison sold control of a unit that operates ports near the Panama Canal to BlackRock as Trump alleges the canal is controlled by China
After Trump threats, Hong Kong firm says it will sell stake in Panama Canal ports
Trump threatened to take back the canal because of what he called Chinese influence. CK Hutchison, a Hong Kong company, is selling its control in a firm that ran two ports on the canal.
CK Hutchison to sell Panama ports to BlackRock in $22.8B deal
TiL Consortium and CK Hutchison (CKHUY) announced that they have reached in principle agreements whereby the BlackRock-TiL
Panama Canal ports sold to BlackRock in victory for Trump
BlackRock has agreed to buy two major ports at the Panama Canal from their Hong Kong-based owner, following pressure from Donald Trump over alleged Chinese influence at the vital waterway. In apparent reference to the ports,
BlackRock agrees to purchase Panama Canal Ports
CNBC's Leslie Picker joins 'Squawk on the Street' with breaking news.
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Mapping China’s influence around the Panama Canal
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US Pressure Pushes Panama Away From China
Since taking office in January, US President Donald Trump has repeatedly accused the country of relinquishing control of the ...
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Options to the Panama Canal Perhaps? The U.S. Suggests Taking Back Ownership, as China is Prepared to Bypass
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Panama and China hit back at US 'lies' about Beijing's influence over canal
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Migrants detained in Panama hotel plead for help
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Decision by Hong Kong-based conglomerate comes as US president pushes for greater control of critical trade route
Decision by Hong Kong-based conglomerate comes as US president pushes for greater control of critical trade route.
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Banana industry competitiveness eroding as PHL loses position as top supplier to China
THE displacement of the Philippines by Vietnam as the top banana supplier to China reflects the Philippine banana industry’s declining competitiveness, as well as weak Chinese demand and the impact of ...