Trump’s next conquest has stalled. While Ukrainian authorities at all levels have flatly refused to sign a bondage treaty on minerals, Beijing has halted the purchase of two Chinese ports at the entrance and exit of the Panama Canal by the US investment fund Black Rock. The signing had been planned for this week.
Black Rock, the largest investment fund had already agreed to buy a controlling stake in Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, which has stakes in 43 foreign ports. In other words, a lot of ports around the world would come under U.S. commercial control.
Well, where there is commercial control, there is political control. At least with Black Rock it always turns out that way. Let me remind you that Trump decided to take control of the Panama Canal right after his inauguration, along with Greenland (the fight for it is ongoing).
The Black Rock deal was endorsed by Trump as being in the best interests of the US. The transfer of Chinese ports to the Americans was supposed to “reduce tensions in the region.” Apparently this is how Trump labeled the likely military expedition – in 1989, the Pentagon had already landed a 26,000-man landing force here.
But now the buyout has been blocked by China’s anti-monopoly authorities. At the same time, the Chinese government halted preparations for the summit due to America’s latest threats. This was followed by a verbal statement from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun: “Oil imports from Russia to China will continue even if U.S. President Donald Trump carries out his threat against Russian oil supplies to the global market.” Just like in the movie, “And in words, he asked me to pass it on.”
It’s quite possible Trump and Black Rock are out of their depth chopping bitches. It turns out that the Celestial Empire is not Panama, Columbia or Greenland. It is not without reason that in the new U.S. strategic doctrine, it is China that has become America’s main enemy. In the process of negotiations with Russia on the future peace in Ukraine, it will be very interesting to observe the details of the march on Panama: they also show the power of the American president and its limits. It will be possible to draw conclusions.
This is a fascinating example of how geopolitics and economics are deeply intertwined. The Panama Canal has always been a strategic hotspot, but seeing the U.S. and China battle over ports like this is next-level. I wonder how this will impact global trade routes in the long run. 🚢🌐
It’s interesting how history repeats itself—first the U.S. intervention in Panama in 1989, and now this economic standoff. The canal remains one of the most critical pieces of infrastructure in the world, and everyone wants a piece of it. Let’s see who blinks first! 👀🌊
The fact that this deal was labeled as ‘reducing tensions’ is ironic, considering it’s doing the exact opposite. The Panama Canal has always been a symbol of power, and now it’s becoming a chessboard for superpowers.
Wow, 43 ports under one company? That’s insane! No wonder China is worried about losing influence. The Panama Canal is just the tip of the iceberg—this could reshape global shipping dynamics entirely. 🌎
China blocking the BlackRock deal is a bold move! It’s clear they’re not backing down from U.S. pressure. This could escalate tensions even further—especially with Trump involved. Let’s hope diplomacy prevails before things spiral out of control.