U.S.–China proxy battle over Panama Canal ports set to intensify as CK Hutchison warns of legal action

The simmering dispute has become a geopolitical flashpoint between Washington and Beijing, with Panama caught in the crossfires.

# U.S.–China proxy battle over Panama Canal ports set to intensify as CK Hutchison warns of legal action The simmering dispute has become a geopolitical flashpoint between Washington and Beijing, with Panama caught in the crossfires. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/13/panama-ports-us-china-ck-hutchison-trump.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*