EVERY week that passes without a face-to-face meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping gives fresh grievances time to accumulate. As those tensions build ahead of a much-anticipated leaders’ summit delayed to mid-May, the White House has signalled its intent to keep ties steady. When Trump delayed his visit to China, he cited the need to stay in Washington to focus on US military operations in Iran. Greer on Tuesday downplayed the prospect that the conflict could delay talks further, saying preparations for the summit are on track. The court ruling removed Trump’s 10% so-called reciprocal tariff on Chinese goods, as well as a separate 10% levy over fentanyl.

Source: The Star April 02, 2026 03:56 UTC