Trump says he picks former Senator David Perdue to be ambassador to China
US President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he has chosen former Senator David Perdue to be ambassador to China.
“He will be instrumental in implementing my strategy to maintain Peace in the region, and a productive working relationship with China’s leaders,” Trump said in a post on his social media platform Truth Social.
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He also threatened tariffs in excess of 60 percent on Chinese goods while on the campaign trail.