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Trump, Xi agree Strait of Hormuz must stay open, White House says

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open for the free flow of energy, while also discussing efforts to curb fentanyl precursor shipments and expand Chinese purchases of U.S. agricultural goods.

May 14, 2026

Trevor Hunnicutt/Reuters

Trump, Xi agree Strait of Hormuz must stay open, White House says

FILE PHOTO: Strait of Hormuz map is seen in this illustration taken April 15, 2026.

Dado Ruvic/Illustration/Reuters

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed in a meeting that the Strait of Hormuz must be open for the free flow of energy, according to a White House readout of the summit on Thursday.


Trump and Xi also discussed building on progress in ending the flow of fentanyl precursor chemicals into the U.S., as well as increasing Chinese purchases of U.S. agricultural products, the statement said.


Taiwan was not mentioned in the White House summary of the meeting, which it described as "good".


-Trevor Hunnicutt/Reuters

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