US EditionNew US ambassador, former senator and business executive David Perdue, arrives in China
- David Perdue, former senator and business executive, took up his post in Beijing this Thursday, serving as the new U.S. Ambassador to China.
- On April 29, 2025, the Senate approved Perdue's appointment amid a temporary tariff agreement between the United States and China.
- The U.S. And China agreed over the weekend to reduce tariffs, with the U.S. Cutting a previous 145% tax to 30%, and China lowering tariffs on U.S. Goods to 10%.
- Perdue expressed on social media that he feels privileged to serve as President Trump's ambassador and emphasized his commitment to enhancing America's safety, strength, and prosperity.
- Perdue's arrival suggests a renewed U.S. Diplomatic effort amid complex issues like trade, security, and human rights that continue to shape bilateral relations.
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New US ambassador, former senator and business executive David Perdue, arrives in China
BEIJING (AP) — The new U.S. ambassador to China, former senator and business executive David Perdue, arrived in Beijing on Thursday as China and the U.S. reached a temporary break in the damaging tariff war. “It is an honor to represent President Trump as the U.S. Ambassador to China,” Perdue wrote on X. “I am ready to get to work here and make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous.” Perdue, 75, worked as an executive in firms varying fro…
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