U.S. and China Compete Over Influence in Latin America and Global Energy Markets

The U.S., under President Donald Trump, has intensified efforts to limit China's growing influence in Latin America by imposing travel bans on officials, pressuring countries like Panama and Peru over port control, and hosting a regional summit. Concurrently, China continues expanding its global maritime presence, financing numerous port projects worldwide. Separately, U.S. officials are considering urging China to reduce oil imports from Russia and Iran ahead of high-level talks, reflecting broader strategic competition between the two powers.