Chinese President Xi met U.S. President Trump at the White House on the morning of Sept. 24 local time. Xi said China’s stance on national unity and territorial integrity is clear and urged the U.S. to uphold its opposition to Taiwan independence and handle the Taiwan issue cautiously to underpin U.S.-China strategic cooperation and bilateral ties.

Colombian Foreign Ministry said on Sept. 24 the government formally severed diplomatic relations with Iran effective Sept. 19.

Heightened risk of a Trump administration diesel export ban has driven non‑U.S. diesel prices higher relative to U.S. product. At Wednesday’s close, NYMEX heating oil’s premium to European diesel narrowed to its lowest since late April; the spread’s one‑day swing was the largest since the 2022 Russia‑Ukraine supply shock, before partially reversing on Thursday. Whether Washington will impose a ban remains uncertain, but Energy Secretary wright has told oil industry leaders to prepare for possible export limits amid rising U.S. retail fuel prices. The EU has voiced concern about the prospect.