China committed to not 'provide material support to Iran,' US trade rep says
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced that China has committed to not providing material support to Iran. This commitment was confirmed during discussions between President Trump and Chinese officials. Greer emphasized that the U.S. is not seeking joint military operations with China regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that President Trump secured a commitment from China not to support Iran materially.
- ▪Greer noted that while China has an interest in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, their involvement remains unclear.
- ▪The U.S. is focused on ensuring that China does not interfere with its efforts in the region.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onChina committed to not 'provide material support to Iran,' US trade rep saysGreer also emphasized there's been "no change" to U.S. Taiwan policy.ByQuinn ScanlanMay 17, 2026, 9:41 AM5:17U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer appears on ABC News' "This Week" on May 17, 2026.ABC NewsPresident Donald Trump's top trade envoy said Sunday that the U.S.
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