Xi Jinping’s government is sending a message of defiance to Donald Trump over China’s economic ties with Iran. Bloomberg's Michael Heath breaks down the options available to Donald Trump to strangle Iran's economy and end a conflict that's pulling US resources from Asia.
Source: [Bloomberg Markets](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-26/xi-signals-defiance-as-us-threatens-sanctions-over-iran-video)