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Ted J Butler: Panama on the Front Lines of US/China Trade War
In this episode Michael Fox is joined by regular contributor, Ted J Butler to discuss the recent attempt by BlackRock to acquire parts of the Panama Canal and 43 global ports from Hong Kong-based CK Hutchinson for $22 billion. The deal has stalled due to the ongoing US-China trade war and complications with Panamanian authorities. Ted notes that Chinese influence in Panama has increased significantly in recent years, with China surpassing the US as Panama's largest export partner. The deal's approval is complex, involving multiple parties, and its outcome remains uncertain.
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