President-elect Trump has tapped former Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., to serve as U.S. ambassador to China.
In his announcement, Trump said Perdue “brings valuable expertise to help build our relationship with China,” citing his decades-long career in business.
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Former U.S. Senator David Perdue speaks at a campaign event for Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump, at the Johnny Mercer Theater Civic Center in Savannah, Georgia, U.S., September 24, 2024. (REUTERS/Megan Varner)
“He will be instrumental in implementing my strategy to maintain peace in the region and build a productive working relationship with China’s leaders,” Trump said on Truth Social.
The appointment comes amid threats from Trump to impose additional tariffs on Chinese goods unless Beijing does more to stem the trade of the highly addictive narcotic fentanyl.
