BlackRock is buying the ports from Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison in a deal worth about $22.8 billion.
And Trump has evensuggestedthe canal would be taken by force in necessary.
The part he left out?
USS Milwaukee prepares to pass through Miraflores lock while transiting the Panama Canal, March 26, 2022.Photo: DVIDS / U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danielle Baker
BlackRock is doing the buying, a company thats not too popular with Trumps base.
We didnt give it to China.
We gave it to Panama and were taking it back.
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink said in apress releaseposted online by CK Hutchison that he was thrilled about the investment.
These world-class ports facilitate global growth.
We are thrilled our clients can participate in this investment.
That part isnt clear yet.
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