President-elect Trump has tapped former Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., to function U.S. Ambassador to China.
In his announcement, Trump stated Perdue “brings valuable expertise to help build our relationship with China,” citing his decades-long profession in enterprise.
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Former U.S. Senator David Perdue speaks at a marketing campaign occasion for Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump, on the Johnny Mercer Theatre Civic Heart in Savannah, Georgia, U.S. September 24, 2024. (REUTERS/Megan Varner)
“He will be instrumental in implementing my strategy to maintain Peace in the region, and a productive working relationship with China’s leaders,” Trump stated on Fact Social.
The appointment comes amid threats by Trump to impose extra tariffs on Chinese language items until Beijing does extra to cease the trafficking of the extremely addictive narcotic fentanyl.
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Trump additionally appointed Brandon Judd, president of the Nationwide Border Patrol Council, as ambassador to Chile.
Nationwide Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd speaks at a press convention alongside former President Donald Trump in Eagle Go, Texas on February 29, 2024. (Fox Information)
“Brandon helped me develop and implement the most effective Border Security policies in our Nation’s History,” Trump stated. “I have also watched as Brandon tirelessly and honorably represented the Border Patrol Agents who elected him as their voice in all matters, especially in their efforts to secure our Great Country’s Borders, and keep all Americans safe.”
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“I am confident Brandon will represent the United States in the same manner as he represented all rank-and-file Border Patrol Agents as the President of the National Border Patrol Council. Brandon will do our Country proud!” Trump added.
