In a move that could reshape U.S. strategic influence in the Western Hemisphere, President Donald Trump has directed the military to explore options for expanding America’s presence in Panama, with the goal of reclaiming control of the vital Panama Canal, according to a new report from NBC News.
Sources familiar with the discussions say the Pentagon is reviewing a range of possibilities, from increased cooperation with Panama’s security forces to the more extreme—though unlikely—option of seizing the canal by force. Two U.S. officials confirmed the report, noting that military intervention remains an unlikely but possible course of action if Panama refuses to cooperate.
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National Security Concerns and Chinese Influence
Trump has repeatedly voiced concerns over growing Chinese influence in the region, citing national security as a primary reason for his interest in the canal. The 50-mile waterway, which links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, is a major global trade route. More than 70% of its traffic serves American ports, making it a crucial economic lifeline for the U.S.
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