President Donald Trump will meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping for the second day of their summit on May 15, with Iran and Taiwan expected to dominate the agenda.
The war in Iran—approaching its 12th week—has upended international energy markets. Global oil prices are above $100 per barrel, and the costs of various capital and consumer goods have surged.
In an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity on May 14, the president said the Chinese regime does not intend to stop buying energy from Iran.
“[Xi] said he’s not going to give military equipment [to Iran]. That’s a big statement,” Trump told Hannity. “But at the same time, he said they buy a lot of their oil there, and they’d like to keep doing that.”…
Trump, Xi to Meet for 2nd Day of Talks, With Discussion Expected on Taiwan, Iran, Purchases
