Trump floated US weapons sales to Xi, ambassador says
U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue said President Donald Trump proposed selling weapons to Chinese President Xi Jinping during recent meetings. Perdue made the claim on Fox News Sunday, saying Trump had pointed to U.S. arms sales to other countries and asked Xi about purchasing American weapons.
U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue said Sunday that President Donald Trump proposed selling weapons to Chinese President Xi Jinping during recent meetings.
Perdue made the statement during an appearance on “Fox News Sunday” with host Shannon Bream. He said Trump had referred to U.S. arms sales to other countries and asked Xi whether China would purchase American weapons.
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