Trump hints at delaying Xi summit, derailing US‑China reset

President Donald Trump suggested he may delay his Beijing trip ahead of Xi Jinping’s summit, risking a setback to a fragile US‑China reset as Iran‑related tensions in the Strait of Hormuz push oil prices higher; the White House says any delay would be logistical rather than a shift in policy, while Beijing has signalled a preference to keep the visit on track. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been in talks with Chinese officials to firm up summit logistics, and analysts warn that postponement would affect optics more than it would alter Beijing’s approach to the Iran situation.