Trump Postpones China Trip to Address Iran War as Oil Prices Surge Amid Shipping Route Blockade

Donald Trump postponed his meeting with Xi Jinping by one month to address the escalating war with Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.Global oil prices surged past 100 dollars per barrel as the US struggles to secure military commitments from NATO and Asian allies to protect the vital shipping route.The delay follows reports of Iranian missile attacks in the United Arab Emirates and rising domestic gasoline prices while trade negotiations continue in France.Financial markets monitored revenue forecasts from Nvidia and potential interest rate hikes as trade delegations discussed labor practices and tariffs
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