Trump to discuss China's Iran oil purchases with Xi
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 6
Trump to discuss China's Iran oil purchases with Xi
6 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 6
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the issue is likely to come up when the two leaders meet in Beijing next week.
Greer said Washington does not want the matter to derail the broader US-China relationship or any agreements that could emerge from the talks.
The planned discussion highlights continued US pressure over China's energy trade with Iran, a sensitive issue alongside wider negotiations between the world's two biggest economies.
With the Strait of Hormuz blockaded, can China's energy strategy outlast US pressure to abandon its ties with Iran?
Caught between a blockaded Iran and a demanding US, will China emerge from this crisis as a peace broker or antagonist?
As Washington pushes Beijing to buy US energy, is China facing a strategic economic trap or a global leadership opportunity?