Trump's summit delay casts pall over US-China trade truce
By Antoni Slodkowski
Published on March 17, 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have postponed their summit meeting due to the Iran conflict and Supreme Court ruling on tariff policies. This decision has raised concerns about the future of the two countries' economies. Zhao Minghao, an international relations expert from Shanghai's Fudan University, said the postponement would make it more difficult for U.S.-China interactions and potentially lead to more trade actions. The two sides also discussed the flow of rare earth minerals and new approaches to manage trade and investment between the countries. Despite the delay, both sides aim to keep relations on an even keel and plan for a successful visit.
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