Trump-Xi China summit may be delayed if Trump wants to stay in Washington for Iran war: Bessent
Trump's visit, scheduled for March 31-April 2, would be the first for a U.S. president since he went to the country in 2017.
Summary
The scheduled summit between U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is currently set for March 31 to April 2, marking the first visit by a U.S. president to China since 2017.
However, reports indicate that this meeting could be delayed if Trump opts to remain in Washington to focus on the escalating conflict in Iran.
This potential shift in priorities underscores the interconnected nature of geopolitical events and their implications for international diplomacy and infrastructure planning.
Key Facts
| Fact | Value |
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| Primary source | CNBC |
| Source count | 2 |
| First published | 2026-03-16T12:12:07.000Z |
Updates
Update at 22:07 UTC on 2026-03-16
Financial Times reported US president says he needs to remain in Washington because of the conflict in the Middle East.
Sources: Financial Times