With Trump’s China trip in limbo, further trade talks loom: analysts

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Xiaofei Xu,Kandy WongMarch 17, 2026 at 02:00 PM
With Trump’s China trip in limbo, further trade talks loom: analysts

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Analysts predict further trade talks between the US and China are likely before President Trump's postponed trip to Beijing. Recent negotiations in Paris yielded no breakthroughs, leaving "unfinished business" between the two countries. Experts suggest that China's reluctance to align with the US on issues like the Iran conflict, specifically regarding naval escorts in the Strait of Hormuz, may have complicated the trade discussions. While the US Treasury Secretary denies any connection between the summit postponement and China's stance on Iran, analysts believe both sides are recalibrating their positions, slowing the momentum of negotiations. Another round of talks is anticipated to avoid tension overshadowing the crucial presidential visit.

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trade talks 100% united states 90% china 90% donald trump 80% us-china relations 70% trade negotiations 70% postponed trip 60% iran 50% strait of hormuz 40%

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