Trump, Xi agree that the Strait of Hormuz "must remain open," White House says
🟡 NeutralWDEF2026-05-14
President Trump and Xi Jinping agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to support the free flow of energy and that Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon. The meeting addressed concerns about the impact of the Iran war on oil shipments. The US hopes China will play a more active role in resolving the conflict.