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.

BlackRock has agreed to buy two major ports at the Panama Canal from their Hong Kong-based owner, following pressure from Donald Trump over alleged Chinese influence at the vital waterway.

Luis Carlos Gómez is supporting a lawsuit challenging the country's 20-year contract with a Hong Kong-based port operator, adding to pressures already levied by the U.S.

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison Holdings said on Tuesday a consortium including BlackRock Inc would buy an 80% stake in a unit that controls ports in Panama for an equity value of $14.21 billion. The sale of 90% interest in Panama Ports Company,

Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison sold control of a unit that operates ports near the Panama Canal to BlackRock as Trump alleges the canal is controlled by China

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd., el conglomerado con sede en Hong Kong, acordó vender el control de una unidad que opera puertos cerca del Canal de Panamá tras la presión del presidente de EE.UU. Donald Trump para limitar los intereses chinos en la región.