Trump Denies Discussing Arms Sales With Xi
U.S. Ambassador David Perdue said President Trump once asked Xi Jinping whether China wanted to buy American weapons, a remark made public amid scrutiny over delayed U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and concern about Washington’s commitment to the island. Analysts called the reported offer alarming, while Perdue said U.S. support for Taiwan remains unchanged; an arms sale to China would also violate longstanding U.S. law.
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About David Perdue
David Alfred Perdue Jr. is an American diplomat, politician, and businessman serving as the 14th United States ambassador to China since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, Perdue previously served as a United States senator for Georgia from 2015 to 2021. He was an unsuccessful candidate for governor of Georgia in 2022.
Everything about David Perdue →- Occupation
- entrepreneur, businessperson, politician, business consultant
- Position held
- United States senator, United States senator, United States senator, United States Ambassador to China
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- December 10, 1949
- Website
- https://perduesenate.com