Trump has called for the U.S. to take back control of the Panama Canal, warning of heavy Chinese activity in the region.

Sen Ted Cruz (R-Texas) outlines President Trump's case for retaking Panana Canal at the Senate Commerce Committee hearing. Trump has complained about China’s rising influence over the canal and criticised turning over control of the canal to Panama.

President Donald Trump's suggestion of the U.S. taking control of the Panama Canal has a legal basis partly due to potential treaty violations involving Chinese activities in Panama.

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Tuesday expressed alarm at China's influence on the Panama Canal, which President Donald Trump has vowed the United States would take back.

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation held a hearing Tuesday morning focused on the Panama Canal’s impact on U.S. trade and national security. Witnesses include

Senator Ted Cruz on Tuesday warned against the China's influence on the Panama Canal, saying it poses threat to US national security.

Texas, warns lawmakers about China's influence on Panama during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation hearing.