A spokesperson for President Donald Trump said the U.S. commander-in-chief had delayed his upcoming trip to China because of the war with Iran. On Monday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt admitted to correspondent Kellie Meyer that the trip had been delayed due to the war in Iran. Bessent said that delaying the trip could take pressure off China as Trump negotiates to open the Strait of Hormuz in Iran.
Author: David Edwards
Published at: 2026-03-16 22:36:25
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