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Donald Trump arrived in China on May 13 for high-stakes talks with President Xi Jinping, marking the first top-level face-to-face engagement since his administration took office. Key agenda items include bilateral trade, the Iran situation, and Taiwan. Trump’s delegation includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Analysts note that trade tariffs, technology controls, and regional security will dominate the discussions. The Iran issue is expected to be a focal point. China, as Iran’s largest oil buyer, holds significant leverage. Meanwhile, Taiwan remains the most contentious aspect of U.S.-China relations. ...

US President Trump arrives in China for the first face-to-face summit with Xi Jinping in a decade. Iran war, trade, and Taiwan are key topics. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joins the delegation.

Trump and Xi Seek to Keep Iran Differences from Overshadowing China Talks Trump and Xi appeared intent on keeping their deep differences over the Iran war from overshadowing broader bilateral talks, according to Reuters. Both leaders signaled willingness to pursue economic and trade consensus despite divergent positions on the Iran conflict.

Tech giants including Elon Musk and Tim Cook are expected to accompany President Trump on his China visit, highlighting the central role of trade and tech in the diplomatic mission

Trump’s China Visit Faces New Complications from Iran War President Trump’s upcoming trip to China — the first by a sitting US president in nearly a decade — could prove more fraught than his first-term visit, as the ongoing Iran conflict adds a new layer of tension to US-China relations. What’s on the Agenda Trump and Xi are expected to discuss Iran, nuclear issues, trade, and artificial intelligence across multiple sessions. The Iran war’s impact extends far beyond the Middle East, creating ripple effects across the US-China relationship. ...

US President Donald Trump has publicly declared Iran’s response to a US peace proposal “totally unacceptable,” further stalling diplomatic negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. Neither the specifics of the American proposal nor the details of Iran’s response have been publicly disclosed. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut, severely disrupting global energy shipping routes. The strategic waterway handles approximately one-fifth of the world’s oil supply, and its prolonged closure is sending shockwaves through international energy markets. ...

Trump publicly states that Iran’s response to the latest US ceasefire proposal is ’totally unacceptable,’ as tensions escalate once again between Washington and Tehran.

Trump plans to discuss the Iran crisis with Xi Jinping during his China visit, seeking Beijing’s leverage to bring Tehran back to negotiations.

Analysts say tensions between the Trump administration and traditional allies like Europe are likely to persist beyond the Iran conflict.

Trump Sets EU Trade Deal Deadline as Court Rules Global Tariffs Violate US Law President Trump has issued an ultimatum to the European Union to approve a US trade deal. Simultaneously, a US trade court has ruled that his global tariff policy violates American law, adding a new legal dimension to the ongoing trade dispute. Ultimatum Pressure The Trump administration has demanded that the EU accept US trade terms by a specified deadline, threatening additional tariffs otherwise. This strategy continues the administration’s consistent use of tariffs as a negotiating lever, aiming to force EU concessions on agriculture, automobiles, and digital services. ...