# Center for Strategic and International Studies

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-31**: Summit Commencement — Scheduled start of high-level talks between Trump and Xi in Beijing.
- **2026-02-28**: Military Strikes Commenced — US and Israel launch coordinated aerial and missile strikes against Iranian targets.
- **2026-02-28**: Regime Change Call — President Trump issues a statement urging Iranians to overthrow the current government.
- **2026-02-28**: Expert Warning — CSIS advisor Mona Yacoubian labels the escalation a 'nightmare scenario' for the Gulf region.
- **2026-02-20**: SCOTUS Ruling — Supreme Court strikes down 20% IEEPA tariffs as an overstep of executive authority.
- **2026-02-20**: Visit Confirmation — White House confirms dates for the Beijing summit.
- **2026-02-19**: Diplomatic Teasing — Trump tells foreign leaders the upcoming China visit will be 'a wild one'.
- **2017-11-08**: Last Presidential Visit — Donald Trump visits China during his first term.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### US-Israel Strikes on Iran Trigger 'Nightmare Scenario' for Gulf Markets
2026-02-28 15:55:45 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/iran-strikes-nightmare-scenario-gulf-markets

### Trump to Visit Beijing as SCOTUS Tariff Ruling Reshapes Trade Strategy
2026-02-21 04:31:48 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/trump-china-visit-scotus-tariff-ruling

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