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Trump Delays China Visit, Cites Iran War; Admits Conflict Will Linger
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Firstpost
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17-03-2026, 07:42
Trump Delays China Visit, Cites Iran War; Admits Conflict Will Linger
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President Trump requested a "month or so" delay for his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, originally set for March 31-April 2.
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Trump explicitly cited the ongoing "Iran war" as the reason, stating it's important for him to remain in the US.
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This delay is seen as Trump's clearest admission that the Iran conflict is not expected to be resolved within the month.
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While Trump linked the delay to China's help in the Strait of Hormuz, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarified it was due to logistics.
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The rescheduling signals a longer timeline for the Iran conflict and its economic fallout, despite positive US-China trade talks.
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