Trump Appoints David Perdue as US Ambassador to China

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Trump Appoints David Perdue as US Ambassador to China
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Georgia Senator David Perdue as ambassador to China, signaling a tough stance on US-China relations. Perdue, known for his anti-China views, joins other China critics in Trump's foreign policy team, raising concerns about potential trade tensions. Trump's administration has indicated plans for high tariffs on Chinese imports, despite warnings from China about the negative impact of a trade war. If confirmed, Perdue will replace Nicholas Burns as ambassador in Beijing.

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