With President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing on the horizon, questions loom over how the Iran war will affect discussions on tariffs, trade, human rights, and Taiwan. On the Middle East Forum’s monthly podcast, Zineb Riboua discusses the complex economic and energy challenges the war presents for China.
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President Donald Trump delivers a speech about the economy at Rockland Community College Fieldhouse in Suffern, New York, on May 22, 2026. (Getty Images)