Overview

• Former Senator David Perdue was sworn in as U.S. ambassador to China in a White House ceremony on May 7, 2025.
• The swearing-in takes place days before U.S. and Chinese officials meet in Geneva to address trade tensions and economic issues.
• The Trump administration has imposed 145% tariffs on Chinese goods, with China responding with 125% counter-tariffs.
• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will lead the U.S. delegation at the talks, while China's Vice Premier He Lifeng will represent Beijing.
• Perdue is tasked with tackling trade imbalances and curbing the flow of synthetic fentanyl into the U.S., a key priority for the Trump administration.