By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-timing-of-trump-xi-talks-may-be-moved-white-house-says Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Timing of Trump-Xi talks may be moved, White House says Politics Mar 16, 2026 3:27 PM EDT White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday that President Donald Trump's China trip could be postponed. Watch Leavitt's remarks in the video player above. Leavitt says "leader-to-leader" talks between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are happening and that "at this point," Trump looks forward to visiting China. But those dates "may be moved," she said. "As commander-in-chief, it's his number one priority right now to ensure the continued success of this Operation Epic Fury," Leavitt told reporters at the White House on Monday morning. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday that President Donald Trump's China trip could be postponed. Watch Leavitt's remarks in the video player above. Leavitt says "leader-to-leader" talks between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are happening and that "at this point," Trump looks forward to visiting China. But those dates "may be moved," she said. "As commander-in-chief, it's his number one priority right now to ensure the continued success of this Operation Epic Fury," Leavitt told reporters at the White House on Monday morning. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now