Event Brief
Trump to Open Strait of Hormuz for China
Filed: Apr 15, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Summary: US President Trump announces plans to permanently open the Strait of Hormuz during upcoming talks with China.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: statement about opening the Strait of Hormuz
WHEN: Apr 15, 2026 at 8:12 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: Part of discussions with Chinese premier Xi Jinping
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