Trump hosts Latin American leaders at Miami summit to counter Chinese influence amid global crises.

President Donald Trump will host the "Shield of the Americas" summit at his Miami golf resort, bringing together leaders from 12 Latin American countries to refocus U.S. Foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere amid global crises, including a US-Israeli strike on Iran and a military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The event, which follows the cancellation of the planned Summit of the Americas, seeks to counter perceived Chinese economic influence, particularly through infrastructure projects, and promote a more assertive United States. Security and economic strategy. The United States. has pressed countries such as Panama to withdraw from China's Belt and Road Initiative and reconsider port agreements, while critics point to the summit's exclusionary nature, which contrasts with previous inclusive gatherings. Many regional leaders are wary of fully severing ties with China, which continues to provide trade and investment opportunities. Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later in March.