Rubio Says U.S.–China Ties Have Reached 'Strategic Stability' Ahead of Trump's China Trip

Overview

• The secretary of state said the assessment reflects a shared recognition that a full global trade war would be deeply damaging.
• Rubio made the remarks to reporters in Saint Kitts and Nevis while attending a CARICOM leaders’ summit.
• He said he will push China to negotiate a nuclear agreement involving the United States and Russia.
• President Trump is scheduled to visit China from March 31 to April 2 in his first trip there of his second term.
• Rubio, a long‑time China hardliner who also serves as the president’s national security adviser, said he expects to travel with Trump.