Panama Considers Canceling Port Deal With Hong Kong Billionaire's Firm
- Trump has threatened Panama over perceived influence by China
- CK Hutchison subsidiary operates two ports adjacent to canal
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Panama is weighing whether to cancel its contract with the Hong Kong-based company that operates ports near the Panama Canal, according to people with knowledge of the situation, a potential concession to defuse President Donald Trump’s threats about countering China’s influence around the key waterway.