White House: China eyes more US oil to cut Strait of Hormuz dependence

President Xi Jinping expressed interest in purchasing more US oil to reduce China's dependence on the Strait of Hormuz during a meeting with President Trump. China has halted US oil imports since May 2025 due to tariffs, and tariff reductions would likely be a prerequisite for any resumption of purchases. The US and China are expected to explore a trade mechanism for non-sensitive goods.