(LEAD) Trump says U.S. requested summit with Xi be delayed 'a month or so' | Yonhap News Agency

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President Donald Trump said Monday the United States has requested that a planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping be delayed for "a month or so," as the U.S. conducts its military campaign against Iran. Trump had reportedly planned to visit China for the high-stakes summit from March 31 to April 2, but questions arose over whether the commander-in-chief should leave the country in the midst of intense military operations against the Islamic Republic. "I'd love to, but because of the war, I want to be here. Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills (LEAD) N. Korea-U.S. military drills prev (LEAD) Trump says U.S. requested summit with Xi be delayed 'a month or so' Next (LEAD) Trump says U.S. requested summit with Xi be delayed 'a month or so'

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By Song Sang-ho
WASHINGTON, March 16 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday the United States has requested that a planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping be delayed for "a month or so," as the U.S. conducts its military campaign against Iran.
Trump had reportedly planned to visit China for the high-stakes summit from March 31 to April 2, but questions arose over whether the commander-in-chief should leave the country in the midst of intense military operations against the Islamic Republic.
"I'd love to, but because of the war, I want to be here. I have to be here. So we've requested that we delay it a month or so," Trump said during a press availability at the White House.
"I'm looking forward to being with them. We have a very good relationship, but because of the war."
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event to sign an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on March 16, 2026, in this photo released by Reuters. (Yonhap)
In a brief interview with the Financial Times on Sunday, Trump threatened to delay the summit, calling on Beijing to help stop Iran's attempt to block the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route which is responsible for about a fifth of the world's oil supply.
Trump has also urged South Korea, Japan and other countries that rely on the strait for energy imports, to provide naval support to help keep the waterway open.
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### Areas for Consideration
- Trump has also urged South Korea, Japan and other countries that rely on the strait for energy imports, to provide naval support to help keep the waterway open. sshluck@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Trump Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones (2nd LD) N.

### Implications
- Trump had reportedly planned to visit China for the high-stakes summit from March 31 to April 2, but questions arose over whether the commander-in-chief should leave the country in the midst of intense military operations against the Islamic Republic. "I'd love to, but because of the war, I want to be here.
- Trump has also urged South Korea, Japan and other countries that rely on the strait for energy imports, to provide naval support to help keep the waterway open. sshluck@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Trump Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones (2nd LD) N.
- Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills BTS to launch 'Arirang' pop-ups to mark new album release Most Saved 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life (2nd LD) N.
- Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills (LEAD) N.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers korea, trump, summit topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 433.