Washington's appeal to Beijing over the Strait of Hormuz has highlighted the contradictions in Trump's foreign policy. After a prolonged trade dispute with China, the United States has turned to the same rival for help reopening one of the world's most critical oil shipping lanes, following refusals from America's traditional NATO partners.
Trump demanded that NATO and China help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which had been effectively closed since late February when Iran shut it down in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes, NBC News reported. The appeal marked a significant pivot — one made all the more notable given the years of tariffs, threats and diplomatic friction that have defined Washington's relationship with Beijing.
