Trump says he asked to postpone trip to China because of war with Iran

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, on March 16, 2026 REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst The President of the United States, Donald Trump, said this Monday (16) that he asked to postpone a trip to China scheduled for the beginning of April. According to him, the visit could take place “in a month or so”, because of the war with Iran. ✅ Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp The trip was scheduled to take place between March 31 and April 2 and include a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Speaking to journalists at the White House, Trump stated that, in the face of war, he feels he needs to remain in the United States. Earlier, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said the president remained willing to visit China, but said plans were likely to change. “As commander in chief, his top priority at this time is to ensure the continued success of this Operation Epic Fury,” he stated. See the videos that are trending on g1 On Sunday (15), Trump had already suggested that he could postpone the trip. In an interview with the Financial Times, the president pressured China to help reopen oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic route for global oil trade. “I think China should also help, because 90% of the oil they consume comes from the strait,” Trump told the newspaper. He added that he would prefer to know Beijing’s position on the issue before the trip. According to Trump, the United States government has spoken to around seven countries about military support to protect ships in the region, but none have confirmed formal participation so far. Chinese officials have said the Strait of Hormuz is an essential route for international trade and that keeping the region stable is in the interests of the entire international community. China also stated that it intends to continue dialogue with the countries involved in the conflict and act to reduce tensions. READ ALSO Trump says he believes he will have ‘the honor of taking Cuba’ Chile begins construction of wall on the border with Peru; see first photos Number of US soldiers injured in the war against Iran reaches 200 VIDEOS: most watched on g1

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