Trump Allegedly Offered China U.S. Weapons During Meeting, Says Ambassador

Trump reportedly asked Xi Jinping if China wanted to buy American weapons, as ambassador reveals new details from the meeting.

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September 28, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, United States — Former President Donald Trump reportedly inquired with Chinese leader Xi Jinping about China’s interest in purchasing U.S. military equipment during a recent meeting, according to the U.S. ambassador to China.

David Perdue, the U.S. envoy to Beijing, disclosed that Trump posed the question while discussing broader topics, including U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. The remarks were made public on Sunday during an interview with Fox News.

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The revelation adds a new dimension to the diplomatic exchanges between the two leaders, highlighting the complex relationship between the world’s two largest economies and military powers.

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