The threat of the Iran strikes could boost U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming trade meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who has yet to confirm the summit dates. The situation could impact the meeting, which the Trump administration has stated will focus on trade, or whether it will even proceed. If Xi chooses not to proceed, he may see Washington diminished if it becomes embroiled in a protracted Middle East conflict. For China, the threat posed is practical and symbolic, while China could face significant price pressure from a near-term loss of Iranian oil, potentially impacting its manufacturing base. The White House published the dates for Trump's China trip as it was staging for the Iran attack. The United States is confident that its Iran operation will not trigger any Chinese military response.