The United States' new ambassador to Panama pledged on Thursday to strengthen ties with the Central American country while pushing China as a common threat. "First among my priorities will be to strengthen our joint work to counter harmful influences in the region,

China has denounced the United States for "bullying" after President Donald Trump demanded a free pass for all American ships in the Suez Canal, which is operated by Egypt, a U.S. ally. Both the White House and the Egyptian Embassy in Washington,

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will lead the U.S. negotiations on trade with China, an administration official said Wednesday. The confirmation, while not unexpected, signals the importance the administration is placing on the negotiations as President Donald Trump’s trade war with China begins wreaking havoc on U.