Trump says China is not challenging the US on Iran
Trump on China and Iran: trade tensions, Xi relationship, and U.S. warnings Ahead of Beijing talks, get the latest on the Strait of Hormuz standoff
President Donald Trump said China has not pushed back against the United States over Iran as tensions continue around the Strait of Hormuz. He described Chinese President Xi Jinping as respectful and said he has a good relationship with him.
Trump made the comments at the White House on Tuesday ahead of a planned trip to Beijing next week, where he is scheduled to meet Xi on May 1415. He said Iran is trying to survive and suggested the country will face consequences if it does not reach a deal with the US.
Asked about reports of US military ships coming under fire in the region, Trump said Iran and others know what to do and what to avoid, but did not give details.