US-China Relations

Rubio Welcomes Panama’s Decision to Exit China’s Infrastructure Agreement

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Panama’s president during the first stop of his tour of Latin America as the top U.S. diplomat.
Rubio Welcomes Panama’s Decision to Exit China’s Infrastructure Agreement
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses employees and families during a meet-and-greet at the U.S. Embassy in Panama City on Feb. 2, 2025. Mark Schiefelbein/Pool/AFP via Getty Images
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has applauded Panama for choosing not to renew a trade and infrastructure development agreement with China, calling the decision “a great step forward” for the country’s relationship with the United States.

Rubio is on a six-day trip to Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic, marking his official overseas travel as the top U.S. diplomat under President Donald Trump. The State Department said Rubio would advance Trump’s America First foreign policy during his trip, which ends on Feb. 6.
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
journalist
Frank Fang is a Taiwan-based journalist. He covers U.S., China, and Taiwan news. He holds a master's degree in materials science from Tsinghua University in Taiwan.
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