U.S. Amb. to China David Perdue on Trump-Xi summit: Pres. Trump stood up for American workers

Summary

U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue discusses the Trump-Xi summit outcomes, including trade deals for Boeing, GE engines, and agricultural exports. He also clarifies U.S. policy on Taiwan, stating no change and reaffirming strategic ambiguity. Perdue emphasizes that the meeting was productive and President Trump is fighting for a level playing field.

• David Perdue says the Trump-Xi summit was historically successful in correcting economic imbalances.
• Concrete outcomes include a Boeing deal for 200 planes and 400-450 GE engines.
• China agreed to recertify 400 U.S. beef facilities and open poultry markets.
• Additional agricultural purchases of $17 billion plus 25 million metric tons of soybeans per year were announced.
• President Trump confirmed U.S. policy on Taiwan has not changed, opposing independence and coercion.
• The two leaders are building a trust-based relationship, with Xi Jinping planning a U.S. visit in September.
• Perdue frames Trump's approach as accelerating U.S. independence in strategic industries.