Why Trump's push for China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz may hurt trade talks

Trump's reported threat to delay a summit with China unless Beijing helps reopen the Iran-controlled Strait of Hormuz risks derailing ongoing US-China trade talks in Paris by adding new and complex geopolitical conditions. With around 20% of global oil passing through the strait, the blockade is already disrupting energy markets, and analysts warn that conflating trade negotiations with military demands could undermine both tracks. The situation reflects how the Iran-US-Israel conflict is reshap