{"id":2516604,"date":"2025-12-02T14:48:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T19:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgia-gov-brian-kemp-traveling-to-panama-for-trade-discussion\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T14:49:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T19:49:08","slug":"georgia-gov-brian-kemp-traveling-to-panama-for-trade-discussion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgia-gov-brian-kemp-traveling-to-panama-for-trade-discussion\/","title":{"rendered":"Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp traveling to Panama for trade discussion"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgeorgia-gov-brian-kemp-traveling-to-panama-for-trade-discussion%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2516604&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is traveling to Panama with a state delegation, including representatives from the Georgia Ports Authority, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and First Lady Marty Kemp, to discuss trade and Georgia&#8217;s connectivity to the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal is a crucial link for shipping routes between Georgia&#8217;s major deepwater ports in Savannah and Brunswick and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >key international business partners<\/a>. Despite some recent fluctuations in port activity, Georgia remains one of Panama&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trumps-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-spark-retaliation-from-allies-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Trump&#039;s steel and aluminum tariffs spark retaliation from allies - Washington Examiner\">top trading partners<\/a>.This trade mission aims to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/commerce-secretarys-husband-is-top-executive-at-tech-firm-funded-by-chinese-government\/\" title=\"Commerce Secretary\u2019s Husband Is Top Executive at Tech Firm Funded by Chinese Government\">strengthen economic ties<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-america-first-republican-seeks-to-replace-mccarthy-in-congress\/\" title=\"California Republican seeks to replace McCarthy in Congress with an &#039;America First&#039; agenda.\">support job growth<\/a>, and enhance Georgia&#8217;s infrastructure to maintain its competitiveness in global markets. Such missions are part of the state budget and focus on fostering relationships and investment opportunities that benefit georgia&#8217;s economy.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp traveling to Panama for trade discussion<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2421472\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square)&nbsp;&ndash; Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/brian-kemp\/\">Brian Kemp<\/a> said Tuesday that he is traveling to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/panama\/\">Panama<\/a> with a state delegation to discuss Georgia&rsquo;s connectivity to the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/panama-canal\/\">Panama Canal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Panama Canal connects shipping routes with some of Georgia&rsquo;s top <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/section\/news\/business\/\">business<\/a> partners to Savannah and Brunswick, and we look forward to learning more about their operations as we continue to innovate and invest in our <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/section\/policy\/infrastructure\/\">infrastructure<\/a> at home,&rdquo; Kemp said in a release.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3903578\/gas-price-average-falls-to-under-3-per-gallon-for-first-time-since-2021\/\">Gas prices: National average falls to under $3 per gallon for first time since 2021<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3902285\/trump-knows-who-he-is-going-to-pick-for-fed-chair\/\">Trump says he knows &lsquo;who he&rsquo;s going to pick&rsquo; for Fed chairman<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3902268\/black-friday-and-thanksgiving-online-shopping-hit-record-highs\/\">Black Friday and Thanksgiving online shopping hit record highs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Representatives from the Georgia Ports Authority, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and First Lady Marty Kemp are accompanying Kemp on the trip.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Connectivity drives business, and the Panama Canal is a vital link in Georgia&rsquo;s global network,&rdquo; said Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson. &ldquo;The strong flow of goods between Panama and our ports fuels investment, supports jobs, and keeps Georgia competitive.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Georgia has deepwater ports in Savannah. The monthly volume at the Port of Savannah decreased by 8.4% in October compared to the previous year, but increased by 4% for the calendar year 2025, according to the Georgia Ports Authority&rsquo;s monthly report.<\/p>\n<p>The Port of Brunswick handled 3,700 more units of automobiles and heavy equipment in October, a 5.4% increase compared to October 2024. The calendar year volume was down by 9%, according to the report.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia is one of the top trading partners with Panama, said Griff Lynch, president and CEO of Georgia Ports Authority.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Panama Canal connects shipping routes with some of Georgia&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-finds-shocking-malpractice-at-law-firm-that-threatened-free-beacon\/\" title=\"Judge Finds \u2018Shocking\u2019 Malpractice at Law Firm That Threatened Free Beacon\">top business partners<\/a> to Savannah and Brunswick, and we look forward to learning more about their operations as we continue to innovate and invest in our infrastructure at home,&rdquo; Kemp said.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/in_focus\/3902130\/trump-tapestry-trade-tariff-figures-dont-add-up\/\">TRUMP&rsquo;S TAPESTRY OF TRADE AND TARIFF FIGURES DOESN&rsquo;T ADD UP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trade missions, like the one to Panama, are included in the state budget, Jessica Atwell, communications manager for the Georgia Department of Economic Development, previously&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/georgia\/article_f223f319-f71d-4332-bd48-7a0551b78ada.html\">told TCS in an email<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;These missions facilitate Georgia&rsquo;s international connections that support thousands of jobs for Georgians through trade and investment,&rdquo; Atwell said. &ldquo;Economic development missions include a mix of meetings with companies already invested in or interested in investing in Georgia as well as relationship-building opportunities that support connectivity between Georgia and key markets for exports.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp visits Panama to discuss trade links<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2869,"featured_media":2516606,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AP21356503986649.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[23131,4977,68069,14441,68068],"class_list":["post-2516604","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-brian-kemp","tag-georgia","tag-governor-visit","tag-panama","tag-trade-discussion"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AP21356503986649.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2516604","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2869"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2516604"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2516604\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2516608,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2516604\/revisions\/2516608"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2516606"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2516604"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2516604"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2516604"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}