WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump may delay a planned trip to China due to ongoing tensions with Iran, a U.S. official said Monday. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin clarified that the potential postponement is not intended to pressure Beijing regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
The comments follow heightened military alerts in the Middle East after recent confrontations between U.S. forces and Iranian-backed militias. The White House has not announced any formal change to the president's travel schedule.
Diplomatic sources indicate that planning for the trip, which was expected to focus on trade negotiations, remains ongoing but is subject to the evolving security situation. The potential delay underscores how international crises can disrupt high-level diplomatic engagements.
