Friday, January 30, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Panama’s Supreme Court decision has strategic implications for the U.S., China and the fate of a $23 billion global ports deal
In a blow to China, the Supreme Court said CK Hutchison’s contract breaches the constitution.
CK Hutchison has commenced arbitration against Panama after the country’s supreme court voided a contract for the Hong Kong-listed company to operate two ports.
The Trump administration, which has cut off flows of oil, can target money transfers, goods and flights off the island.
Expected sale of Maher Terminals at Port of New York and New Jersey attracts ocean carriers, port operators and infrastructure investors.
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