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White House: Trump-Xi Meeting Not Cancelled, But May Be Postponed

Published March 16, 2026, 14:15
White House: Trump-Xi Meeting Not Cancelled, But May Be Postponed

The planned meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is not at risk of cancellation, but may be postponed due to Trump's focus on the conflict in Iran. The meeting was scheduled to take place in China at the end of March, but Trump left open the possibility of a postponement if China does not contribute to securing the Strait of Hormuz. Trump expressed the view that countries benefiting from the Strait of Hormuz should contribute to its security, including China. This statement was made in an interview with the Financial Times and highlights the growing tension in the region. The White House, through spokesperson Caroline Levitt, confirmed that Trump remains focused on the situation in Iran, which may affect the meeting's schedule. Despite current geopolitical pressures, Washington considers the meeting important. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has not yet commented on Trump's statements. A postponement of the meeting could have significant implications for trade relations between the world's two largest economies and efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region.