
President-elect Trump has tapped former Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., to function U.S. Ambassador to China.
In his announcement, Trump mentioned Perdue :brings invaluable experience to assist construct our relationship with China,” citing his decades-long profession in enterprise.
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Former U.S. Senator David Perdue speaks at a marketing campaign occasion for Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump, on the Johnny Mercer Theatre Civic Heart in Savannah, Georgia, U.S. September 24, 2024. (REUTERS/Megan Varner)
“He might be instrumental in implementing my technique to keep up Peace within the area, and a productive working relationship with China’s leaders,” Trump mentioned on Fact Social.
The appointment comes amid threats by Trump to impose extra tariffs on Chinese language items until Beijing does extra to cease the trafficking of the extremely addictive narcotic fentanyl.