Trump and Xi set to meet under shadow of Iran negotiations
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump postponed a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping by two months to focus on the emerging Iran conflict.
- Despite the delay, the Iran war continues to pose a significant challenge, and uncertainty remains over the White House’s strategy to resolve it.
- Tensions persist due to Beijing’s support for Tehran, complicating U.S.-China relations ahead of the planned meeting.
- The postponement has not noticeably improved Washington’s negotiating position with China regarding the Iran situation.
