Trump Nominates David Perdue as U.S. Ambassador to China

The former senator and business executive is tasked with navigating strained U.S.-China relations as Trump signals a tougher trade stance.

David Perdue, a former Georgia senator and Fortune 500 CEO, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the U.S. ambassador to China, pending Senate confirmation.
Trump praised Perdue’s extensive business experience in Asia, including time spent living in Singapore and Hong Kong, as key to fostering U.S.-China relations.
The nomination comes as Trump plans to reintroduce tariffs on Chinese goods, citing concerns over trade imbalances and fentanyl trafficking.
Perdue’s history of advocating for a stronger U.S. naval presence and his prior labeling as 'anti-China' by a Chinese think tank highlight his hawkish stance on Beijing.
China’s government has expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with the incoming administration but warned that no one benefits from a trade war.