The bloc is also proposing restrictions on more software, hardware and other technologies used in weapons systems.

Panama President José Raúl Mulino says the canal "is and will remain Panama's," while denying the allegation that any foreign nation is interfering with its day-to-day operations.

Six ships linked to the U.S. and U.K. have successfully transited the area without coming under attack since January 19.

Businesses that can reinvent or reinvigorate their operations stand the best chance of driving new competitive advantage from ongoing tariff volatility.

Ancora Holdings Group announced in a January 27 letter that it had nominated a new CEO and a slate of directors who would support walking away from the proposed sale. 

The dispute marked the first major test of Trump's use of tariffs as a negotiating tactic with nations he views as uncooperative

Some of the Barbados ships have already been re-registered with other nations including Tanzania and São Tomé and Príncipe.

Ministry of Industry François-Philippe Champagne sent a letter to the company, saying the decision to lay off 1,700 workers "raises questions" about Amazon's commitment to Canada.

Organizations representing firms including Glencore Plc and a unit of Anglo American Plc are negotiating the terms of the pacts with Transnet.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have signaled that they plan to stop attacking ships with links to the U.S. and U.K. after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.