Trump and Xi concur on need to reopen Strait of Hormuz, White House says May 14, 2026 · Tom Howell Jr. · washingtontimes.com read more » President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday agreed on the need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and Beijing showed an interest in buying more American energy to reduce its reliance on the Middle East chokepoint, the White House said. Read more »