U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue says President Trump proposed selling weapons to China during meetings with President Xi Jinping. Speaking on “Fox News Sunday,” Perdue stated that Trump raised the idea of arms sales as a comparison to U.S. sales to other countries, and that he asked Xi about the prospect.
Both outlets report that Perdue did not provide specific details on timing. They also note that Perdue’s comments follow Trump’s hosting of Xi for a state visit in Washington, during which U.S. officials addressed a range of economic and strategic issues. While the remarks highlight the possibility of future U.S. weapon sales, neither source specifies what types of systems might be involved, whether any agreement was reached, or how Beijing responded. The accounts focus on Perdue’s characterization of Trump’s offer rather than on confirmed policy changes.
The Hill and NDTV both cite Perdue’s statement without additional corroborating details, reflecting a limited public record beyond the ambassador’s description of the conversation.
