US EditionDavid Perdue confirmed as ambassador to China amid tariff tensions
- The Senate confirmed former Republican Senator David Perdue as U.S. Ambassador to China on Tuesday amid ongoing tariff tensions between the two largest global economies.
- Perdue's confirmation followed President Trump's December nomination and comes as the U.S. And China engage in a tariff war involving rates up to 145% and retaliatory tariffs of 125%.
- Perdue, who lost his Senate seat in 2021 and unsuccessfully ran in a 2022 primary, has positioned himself as a hard-line advocate for a nuanced and strategic U.S. Policy toward China during his confirmation hearing.
- Perdue called the U.S.-China relationship the "most consequential diplomatic challenge of the 21st century" and emphasized a nonpartisan approach, while experts note his timely confirmation could stabilize the relationship amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
- The appointment signals continued U.S. Pressure on China amid trade disputes, military assertiveness in regional hotspots, and China's efforts to reduce dependence on the U.S. Economy and expand its domestic market.
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[Washington = Kyodo News] On the 29th, the US Senate overwhelmingly approved the nomination of former Senator David Perdue (75), who was nominated by President Trump to be the ambassador to China. The Trump administration has positioned China as its "biggest competitor," and tensions are rising due to the exchange of tariffs. Perdue's challenge will be whether he can build a relationship with the Chinese leadership while playing a part in the ne…
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