Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., tells investors he would avoid investing in China at an invitation-only event in Zurich on Thursday. When asked whether he would invest in China, Trump Jr. says, “I wouldn’t,” adding that the idea of treating China as an ally is not realistic and would be “foolish.”
The comments come while the Trump administration is advancing plans intended to improve commercial ties between the United States and China. The remarks reflect a contrast between Trump Jr.’s personal view of China-related investment risk and the broader policy direction described by outlets covering the event.
Bloomberg reports that Trump Jr. speaks to investors during the meeting, while the South China Morning Post includes his remarks and context around his role and the timing relative to ongoing U.S.-China economic discussions. Across both accounts, the central point is Trump Jr.’s refusal to recommend investing in China, delivered directly in response to an investor question in Zurich.
