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Saudi Arabia recorded a merchandise trade surplus of $3.8 billion according to official government figures. China remained the primary international destination for Saudi exports in July at 13.4 percent, while the UAE ranked second.
US President Donald Trump stated he discussed the Iran war with visiting Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping following allegations of Beijing supporting Tehran. Trump also expressed optimism when asked about progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The exchange occurred during a tour of the National Archives in Washington.
Shipping tracking data shows three Iran-linked tankers transited the Strait of Hormuz during the initial day of a US blockade targeting vessels calling at Iranian ports. Because the vessels were not sailing to Iranian docks, they were not covered by the maritime blockade. Among the transiting ships was a Chinese-owned tanker carrying methanol loaded at the UAE's Hamriyah port.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the regional conflict and maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz during talks in Beijing. Meanwhile, fresh shipping incidents were reported near the waterway, including a boarding off the UAE port of Fujairah and an attack off Oman. A White House official stated that both leaders agreed the strategic strait should remain open to international shipping.
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