Fate of US-China ties now hinges on Trump’s new inner circle, a tricky blend of different opinions

US President Trump’s administration appointees, including Elon Musk, David Perdue, and Marco Rubio, offer divergent views on China. Notably, Musk has strong business ties with China, while Rubio and Waltz adopt a hardline stance. Perdue’s diplomatic experience is seen as a potential stabilising factor. US President Trump’s administration appointees, including Elon Musk, David Perdue, and Marco Rubio, offer divergent views on China. Notably, Musk has strong business ties with China, while Rubio and Waltz adopt a hardline stance. Perdue’s diplomatic experience is seen as a potential stabilising factor.  Economic Times