In a massive victory for American interests in Central America, Panama has moved to seize control of two strategically vital ports from a Chinese conglomerate, dealing a crushing blow to Beijing's stranglehold on critical infrastructure in our hemisphere.
The bold action comes as the Trump-Vance administration's America First foreign policy continues to inspire allies to push back against Chinese economic colonialism. Panama's decisive move to boot the Hong Kong-based conglomerate from these key shipping facilities represents exactly the kind of backbone we need to see from our neighbors.
This isn't just about two ports, Patriots. This is about who controls the economic lifelines that keep goods flowing to American families. For too long, we've watched China systematically buy up strategic infrastructure around the world, including in our own backyard, while previous administrations sat on their hands.
"The Monroe Doctrine is alive and well," said one foreign policy expert familiar with the situation. "Countries are finally realizing that Chinese 'investment' comes with strings attached."
The timing couldn't be more perfect. With President Trump back in the White House and sending clear signals that America won't tolerate Chinese interference in the Western Hemisphere, regional allies are finding their courage to stand up to Beijing's Belt and Road colonization scheme.
Chinese Economic Warfare Exposed
Let's be clear about what China was doing here: economic warfare disguised as investment. They weren't just running ports – they were positioning themselves to control critical chokepoints that could strangle American commerce at will. That's the Chinese playbook: invest, infiltrate, then dominate.
Panama's action should serve as a wake-up call to every nation that's been seduced by Chinese money. Those investments aren't partnerships – they're shackles designed to make countries dependent on Beijing's whims.
This victory shows what's possible when America leads from strength. The Trump Doctrine is working: our allies are stepping up because they know we have their backs when they stand against Chinese aggression.
How many more strategic assets will American allies reclaim now that they see Washington is serious about confronting China's economic imperialism?