Trump Names ‘Loyal Supporter’ David Perdue as Ambassador to China
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David Perdue
Donald Trump, the U.S. President-elect, has appointed former Georgia Senator David Perdue as ambassador to China, tapping the veteran businessman for one of the incoming administration’s most critical diplomatic roles.
Referring to Perdue as “a loyal supporter and friend,” Trump said the former business executive will be “instrumental in implementing my strategy to maintain peace in the region, and a productive working relationship with China’s leaders.”
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- Donald Trump appointed David Perdue as U.S. ambassador to China, replacing Nicholas Burns, amid tensions between the U.S. and China.
- Perdue, a former Georgia Senator with extensive business experience in Asia, has shifted his stance on tariffs, advocating for fair trade with China and supporting measures against forced technology transfers.
- Trump’s cabinet selections emphasize a firm stance on China, including Marco Rubio as secretary of state and Peter Navarro as senior counselor for trade.
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Who’s Who
- Reebok
- Before entering politics, David Perdue held a top management position as the president and chief executive of the sportswear brand Reebok.
- Dollar General
- Dollar General is a discount store chain where David Perdue held a top management position as president and chief executive before his career in politics. Perdue's business experience, including his role at Dollar General, contributed to his expertise in global expansions and sourcing low-cost labor in Asian markets.
- PillowTex
- PillowTex was a textile company where David Perdue held a top management position before moving into politics. He had gained 40 years of experience in business, including leading corporate restructuring and global expansions. His role at PillowTex was part of his broader career in which he helped American companies source low-cost labor in Asian markets.
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What Happened When
- 2014：
- David Perdue entered politics.
- 2015 to 2021：
- David Perdue served as a U.S. Senator.
- 2018：
- David Perdue co-wrote a Fox News commentary urging the U.S. to better compete with China.
- 2019：
- David Perdue expressed stronger support for imposing tariffs and spoke against 'decoupling' from China in a seminar.
- November 28, 2024：
- Donald Trump threatened an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports.
- December 2, 2024：
- Trump named Peter Navarro as senior counselor for trade and manufacturing.
- December 5, 2024：
- Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that David Perdue would be the U.S. ambassador to China.
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