Trump erhält Auftrieb, da die Entscheidung über den Panamakanal den Machtkampf zwischen den USA und China verschärft

*Submission Statement:* Panama’s highest court has declared that a concession held by a subsidiary of CK Hutchison to operate ports at both ends of the Panama Canal is unconstitutional. The ruling is interpreted as a strategic victory for the U.S., which aims to limit China’s influence across the region. The contractual terms under which Panama Ports Company managed the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal were ruled in violation of Panama’s constitution, rendering them invalid. The ruling raises questions about the future ownership of Panama Canal operations, especially in light of CK Hutchison’s planned $23 billion port sale. This development unfolds amid heightened geopolitical tensions, with former President Trump previously threatening to seize control of the canal to prevent Chinese encroachment. China responded by warning that it would take necessary legal measures to protect its interests, highlighting the ongoing geopolitical rivalry over control of the canal.