PoliticsPanamaUS top diplomat Rubio visits Panama to cut China 'influence'02:24This browser does not support the video element.PoliticsPanamaSteven Gislam02/03/2025February 3, 2025Amid Donald Trump's push to reclaim control of the Panama Canal, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made his first international trip to meet with Panama's government. Trump argues the waterway is at risk due to China's growing presence.Copy linkAdvertisement