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Trump and Xi Discuss Chinese Oil Refiners Subject to U.S. Sanctions
President Trump held a recent discussion with Chinese President Xi about sanctioned Chinese oil refiners. Trump is considering lifting bans on the refiners. The conversation occurred as of May 16, 2026.
May 15, 7:15 PM·1m read1 source
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President Trump discussed sanctioned Chinese oil refiners with Chinese President Xi and is considering lifting bans on them. The discussion between Trump and Xi occurred recently as of 2026-05-16. U.S. President. @Reuters reported that Trump discussed sanctioned Chinese oil refiners with Xi. The same reporting indicated Trump is considering lifting bans on sanctioned Chinese oil refiners.
U.S. President. The conversation took place in the days leading into mid-May 2026.
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