US EditionDavid Perdue confirmed as ambassador to China amid tariff tensions
- The Senate confirmed former Republican Georgia Senator David Perdue as U.S. Ambassador to China on Tuesday by a 67-29 vote amid ongoing tariff tensions.
- The confirmation follows escalating U.S.-China trade conflict after President Trump imposed 145% tariffs on Chinese goods and China retaliated with 125% tariffs on U.S. Products.
- Perdue, who lost his Senate seat in 2021 and previously held executive roles, aligned with the Trump administration's hard-line China stance and emphasized the relationship as the century’s most consequential challenge.
- Perdue stated, “Our approach to China should be nuanced, nonpartisan and strategic,” while experts noted credible contacts like him are crucial to stabilizing U.S.-China relations amid the tariff war.
- Perdue will assume his post in China as the tariff dispute continues without signs of easing, highlighting persistent competition in trade, technology, and geopolitical areas including Taiwan and regional security.
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