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President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday night nominated former Republican Georgia Sen. David Perdue to serve as the United States ambassador to China.

Trump has been filling out critical roles in his next administration since he won reelection last month, including selecting his presidential Cabinet, and naming a string of ambassadors. 

New York GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik has been tapped for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Warren Stephens was nominated for ambassador to the United Kingdom, and Charles Kushner has been nominated for ambassador to France. 

The incoming president on Thursday said Perdue has spent most of his international business career in China, and Asia. He has also served on the Senate Armed Services Committee, where he was chairman of the Sea Power Subcommittee, and served on the Foreign Relations Committee.

“Tonight, I am announcing that former U.S. Senator, David Perdue, has accepted my appointment as the next United States Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China,” Trump said in a statement on Truth Social. “David brings valuable expertise to help build our relationship with China.”

“He will be instrumental in implementing my strategy to maintain Peace in the region, and a productive working relationship with China’s leaders,” he added.

The nomination comes as tensions between the U.S. and China continues to increase. Trump has threatened to impose strong tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico for their roles in the U.S.’s immigration and fentanyl crisis if they do not reach an agreement with the U.S. before he takes office in January.

The presidential Cabinet and ambassadors still need Senate approval.

Misty Severi is an evening news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.