Trump has postponed his meeting with Xi Jinping until the war with Iran is over
The U.S. presidential administration has informed foreign diplomats that a new date for the summit with the Chinese leader will be set only after the situation in the Middle East stabilizes.
According to Politico sources, Washington has made the conflict with Iran a priority, which has already led to the postponement of the meeting scheduled for late March. At the same time, the White House officially denies this connection, calling the reports fake news and promising to announce new dates for the visit in the near future.
Previous agreements between the leaders of the U.S. and China, reached in October, provided for an increase in Beijing’s purchases of agricultural products and a pause in the imposition of U.S. tariffs. However, the escalation surrounding Iran, where the interests of Russia’s allies also intersect, is creating new points of tension for the global economy and diplomacy. Experts note that postponing the in-person meeting will not necessarily derail the stabilization of relations, but it poses risks to the fragile trade truce between the countries. Against this backdrop, the U.S. continues to coordinate efforts with partners to minimize the impact of the Middle East conflict on other strategic areas.
U.S. President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Tehran, demanding that the Strait of Hormuz be fully opened within 48 hours.
As a reminder, Tehran began allowing commercial vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz only for a fee.
In addition, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the start of consultations with key partners on establishing a UN mechanism to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz.
Recall that war in the Middle East threatens global food security, according to Al Jazeera.
Donald Trump stated that after the “demise” of the Iranian regime, control of the Strait of Hormuz should be assumed by American allies. He criticizes Europe for its unwillingness to send ships to escort tankers. The U.S. is prepared to leave patrolling to its allies if Iran falls.
