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Trump Delays China Visit, Cites Iran War; Admits Conflict Will Linger

As the Trump-Xi meeting approaches, China's balancing act becomes even more important. (File/AFP)

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Firstpost•17-03-2026, 07:42

Trump Delays China Visit, Cites Iran War; Admits Conflict Will Linger

•President Trump requested a "month or so" delay for his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, originally set for March 31-April 2.
•Trump explicitly cited the ongoing "Iran war" as the reason, stating it's important for him to remain in the US.
•This delay is seen as Trump's clearest admission that the Iran conflict is not expected to be resolved within the month.
•While Trump linked the delay to China's help in the Strait of Hormuz, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarified it was due to logistics.
•The rescheduling signals a longer timeline for the Iran conflict and its economic fallout, despite positive US-China trade talks.

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