Examining the Panama Canal and Its Impact on U.S. Trade and National Security

Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Senate Committee · January 28, 2025

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Ranking member Cantwell opening: hemispheric trade and strategic investments

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Senator Cantwell urged modernization of trade pacts across the Americas and pushed for aggressive investments—including use of the Export-Import Bank—to strengthen supply chains, boost exports and counter Chinese influence, saying those steps protect national security and lower consumer costs.

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Senate Commerce Committee hearing where Federal Maritime Commission leaders, a law professor and shipping-industry officials warned about Panama Canal risks from drought-driven auctioning of transit slots, rising fees and growing Chinese-linked port concessions; senators pressed legal remedies and U.S. policy responses.

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