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Trump Pushes Allies to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Crisis

3/17/2026

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Beijing and Washington discuss a potential visit by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump pressures NATO allies and China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed by Iran amid ongoing conflict and has caused significant casualties and displacement within Iran.
Global oil prices have surged by 40 to 50 percent.
China criticized new US trade investigations and urged dialogue to resolve issues.

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Beijing and Washington discuss a potential visit by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump pressures NATO allies and China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed by Iran amid ongoing conflict and has caused significant casualties and displacement within Iran.
Global oil prices have surged by 40 to 50 percent.
China criticized new US trade investigations and urged dialogue to resolve issues.