Panama Canal Fees Have Become a Flashpoint. Here’s Why They’ve Risen.

Panama Canal Fees Have Become a Flashpoint. Here’s Why They’ve Risen.

The cost of using the Panama Canal has risen in recent years — excessively so, President Trump has asserted. The canal operator says droughts, investments in upgrades and sheer demand are among the reasons. But if Mr. Trump wrests lower canal fees out of Panama, American consumers may not feel much difference, because canal costs … Read more

Latin America Gets Into Deal-Making Mode for Rubio’s Visit

Latin America Gets Into Deal-Making Mode for Rubio’s Visit

As Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins his first overseas trip on Saturday in Panama, Central American countries are largely reeling under the weight of President Trump’s confrontational approach, including threats of military force to reclaim the Panama Canal and coercing nations into accepting military planes filled with deported migrants. The visit comes during a … Read more