David Perdue confirmed as ambassador to China amid tariff fight
The U.S. Senate confirmed former Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., Tuesday as United States ambassador to China, multiple news outlets reported.
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Senate confirms former senator David Perdue as Trump’s US ambassador to China amid tariff showdown
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2 sourcesDavid Perdue confirmed as Trump's top China diplomat after key Senate vote
David Perdue, former senator and longtime Trump ally, passes key hurdle to Chinese ambassadorship