U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to Peru on September 7, 2026, seeking to counter China's growing economic influence, but Peru's deepening trade ties to China showed no signs of reversing despite U.S. pressure.
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As Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels this week to Peru, its growing economic ties to China have raised tensions with the U.S., but show no signs of reversing course.
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Peru Shows the Limits of Washington’s Anti-China Push www.nytimes.com/2026/09/07/w... As Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels this week to Peru, its growing economic ties to China have raised tensions with the U.S., but show no signs of reversing course.