First round of Trump-Xi talks ends without mention of Iran

The Trump-Xi summit concluded without any mention of Iran, amid rising global energy prices driven by the ongoing US-Israeli war in Iran and the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump downplayed the need for assistance from China regarding Iran, reflecting a weakening of his negotiating leverage due to the war and trade restrictions. While economic and trade discussions yielded positive signals, concrete agreements remained elusive.