BlackRock strikes deal to bring ports on both sides of Panama Canal under American control

By  DIDI TANG and ALEX VEIGA AP The Hong Kong-based conglomerate that operates ports near the Panama Canal has agreed to sell shares of its units that operate the ports to a consortium including BlackRock Inc., after President Donald Trump alleged Chinese interference with the operations of the critical shipping lane. In a filing, CK Hutchison Holding said … Continue reading BlackRock strikes deal to bring ports on both sides of Panama Canal under American control