"We are resetting the meeting, Trump told reporters at the White House on Tuesday. We're working with China. They were fine with it. Trump's comments that he wants to remain in Washington come as the war against Iran extends into its third week and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to almost all global shipping. Because of the war, I want to be here. I have to be here, Trump said."
"Trump and Xi were expected to discuss a range of issues, from trade tariffs and Chinese export controls on rare earth minerals and magnets, to the US relationship with Taiwan and Chinese fentanyl exports. The US-China trade war was put on pause in October when Xi and Trump signed a truce following a meeting in South Korea, and both sides have been working on a more comprehensive trade agreement."
"I look forward to seeing President Xi; he looks forward to seeing me, I think, Trump said from the White House. We have a very good relationship with China. It's much different than it was in the past. Trump has also signalled that he is seeking China's help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz."
President Trump postponed his planned visit to Beijing from March 31-April 2 to approximately late April, citing the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran as requiring his presence in Washington. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed to most global shipping due to the conflict, now in its third week. Trump stated China agreed to the delay and that both nations remain in communication about rescheduling. The postponed meeting would have addressed trade tariffs, rare earth mineral exports, Taiwan relations, and fentanyl exports. Trump's tone toward China has softened since his October truce with Xi following their South Korea meeting, contrasting with his initial second-term hostility. Trump indicated he is seeking Chinese assistance to reopen the critical shipping strait.
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