Hong Kong firm sells major Panama Canal ports to US firm after Trump pressure
The sale is "wholly unrelated to recent political news", a managing director said but was welcomed by President Donald Trump who said his administration "will be reclaiming" the Panama Canal.
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An aerial view shows cargo vessels docked at Balboa Port at the Panama Canal, in Panama City. Pic: Reuters
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