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Iran Conflict Casts Shadow Over Trump's China Summit

President Donald Trump heads to China this week for talks with leader Xi Jinping as the unresolved Iran war threatens to undermine his diplomatic leverage. The conflict has triggered sustained energy market disruption, keeping fuel prices elevated across the U.S. economy. Even if hostilities ceased immediately, analysts warn Americans face months of elevated inflation concerns before prices normalize to prewar levels. Trump told reporters Tuesday he plans to discuss Iran extensively during the summit but stated he does not anticipate requiring Chinese assistance on the matter. The geopolitical uncertainty weighs on Trump's domestic political standing, with his net approval rating at its lowest point across his two terms. Market volatility persists amid ongoing supply chain concerns tied to the conflict.