U.S. Oligarchs Celebrate BlackRock's $23 Billion Panama Canal Takeover

U.S. Oligarchs Celebrate BlackRock's $23 Billion Panama Canal Takeover

March 6, 2025

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Lena Petrova

In a landmark $23 billion deal, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has acquired majority stakes in two strategic ports at the Panama Canal, effectively pushing out Chinese-linked influence over one of the world’s most vital trade routes.

The transaction, which was announced on Tuesday, transfers control of the ports from Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings to a U.S.-led consortium spearheaded by BlackRock. This move aligns with President Trump’s longstanding warnings about China’s growing influence over global infrastructure and marks a significant shift in geopolitical control over the canal, which handles more than 70% of U.S.-bound shipping.

The deal grants BlackRock control of Panama’s Balboa and Cristobal ports, which are located at the Pacific and Atlantic ends of the canal, respectively, as well as 43 other ports across 23 countries. The acquisition, executed through BlackRock’s subsidiary Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) in partnership with Terminal Investment Limited (TiL), underscores the firm’s growing role in global infrastructure investments.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink emphasized the deal’s economic significance, stating, “These world-class ports facilitate global growth. Through our deep connectivity to organizations like Hutchison and MSC/TIL and governments around the world, we are increasingly the first call for partners seeking patient, long-term capital.”

As Donald Trump continues to push for greater U.S. empire's control over the canal, this deal marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle for dominance over critical global infrastructure. With BlackRock at the helm, U.S. imperialism, has taken a decisive step toward trying to control, one of the world’s most strategic trade corridors.

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