Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the Trump administration's commitment to prioritizing American interests in dealings with China. During his first call with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Rubio stressed the US commitment to regional allies and expressed concern over China's actions towards Taiwan and the South China Sea.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Chinese Foreign Minister and Director of the CCP Central Foreign Affairs Commission Wang Yi that the Trump administration will put the 'American people first' and advance U.S. interests in its relationship with China, according to a readout of the call from spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
Trump has threatened China with 10% tariffs on imports over its role in fentanyl trafficking, starting as early as Feb. 1, and Rubio called the country the gravest threat to the U.S. during his confirmation hearing. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Trump n Thursday told the World Economic Forum virtually that he and Xi have 'always had a great relationship,' and all his administration wants is 'fairness. We just want a level playing field.
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