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Last mentioned: Feb 28, 2026

Timeline

  1. Summit Commencement

    President Trump arrives in Beijing for three days of high-level trade negotiations.

  2. Beijing Summit Begins

    Scheduled start of high-level talks between Trump and Xi Jinping.

  3. Summit Commencement

    Scheduled arrival of the U.S. delegation in Beijing for high-level trade talks.

  4. Summit Commencement

    Scheduled start of high-level talks between Trump and Xi in Beijing.

  5. Joint Military Action

    US and Israeli forces strike multiple targets across Iran.

  6. Regime Change Call

    President Trump issues a statement urging the Iranian public to overthrow the current government.

  7. Expert Warning

    CSIS Director Mona Yacoubian warns of a 'nightmare scenario' for Gulf countries during a Bloomberg interview.

  8. Military Strikes Commenced

    US and Israel launch coordinated aerial and missile strikes against Iranian targets.

  9. Regime Change Call

    President Trump issues a statement urging Iranians to overthrow the current government.

  10. Expert Warning

    CSIS advisor Mona Yacoubian labels the escalation a 'nightmare scenario' for the Gulf region.

  11. SCOTUS Ruling

    The Supreme Court strikes down 20% IEEPA-based tariffs on Chinese goods.

  12. SCOTUS Ruling

    The Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA-based tariffs on Chinese imports.

  13. White House Confirmation

    The White House confirms the official dates for the Beijing summit.

  14. White House Confirmation

    The White House confirms the March 31 visit to Beijing.

  15. Supreme Court Ruling

    The U.S. Supreme Court strikes down key 20% tariffs on Chinese goods.

  16. Trip Confirmation

    White House officials confirm the dates for the Beijing summit as March 31 to April 2.

  17. SCOTUS Ruling

    Supreme Court strikes down 20% IEEPA tariffs as an overstep of executive authority.

  18. Visit Confirmation

    White House confirms dates for the Beijing summit.

  19. Diplomatic Tease

    President Trump hints at a 'wild' upcoming visit to China during a meeting with foreign leaders.

  20. Diplomatic Teasing

    Trump tells visiting foreign leaders that the upcoming China visit will be 'a wild one.'

Stories mentioning Center for Strategic and International Studies 8

markets Very Bearish

US-Israel Strikes on Iran Trigger 'Nightmare Scenario' for Gulf Markets

US and Israeli forces have launched coordinated strikes across Iran, prompting President Donald Trump to call for regime change. Analysts warn of a 'nightmare scenario' for neighboring Gulf countries as the conflict threatens to destabilize global energy markets and regional security.

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market-trends Very Bearish

US-Israel Strikes on Iran Trigger 'Nightmare Scenario' for Global Energy

The joint military action by the United States and Israel against Iranian targets has plunged the Middle East into what experts call a 'nightmare scenario.' With President Trump calling for regime change, the conflict threatens to destabilize global oil supplies and critical energy infrastructure across the Gulf.

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geopolitics Very Bearish

Gulf States Face 'Nightmare Scenario' as US-Israel Strikes Hit Iran

A joint US-Israeli military operation against Iran has triggered fears of a regional conflagration, with experts warning of a 'nightmare scenario' for neighboring Gulf states. President Donald Trump has called for the overthrow of the Iranian government, signaling a significant escalation in Western policy toward Tehran.

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markets Neutral

Trump to Visit Beijing as SCOTUS Tariff Ruling Reshapes Trade Strategy

President Trump is scheduled to meet President Xi Jinping in Beijing following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that invalidated 20% tariffs on Chinese imports. The visit aims to secure a trade truce, though the administration is pivoting toward a temporary 10% global tariff to maintain leverage.

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regulation Neutral

Trump to Visit Beijing as Supreme Court Overturns Key China Tariffs

President Trump is scheduled to meet with President Xi Jinping in Beijing following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that invalidated 20% tariffs on Chinese imports. The visit aims to stabilize a fragile trade truce while the administration pivots toward a new 10% global tariff strategy to address persistent trade imbalances.

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court-decisions Neutral

SCOTUS Limits Trump’s Tariff Authority Ahead of High-Stakes Beijing Summit

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down key 20% tariffs on Chinese imports, ruling that the executive branch overstepped its authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This landmark legal setback comes as President Trump prepares for a critical three-day diplomatic mission to Beijing to meet with President Xi Jinping.

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