Missouri’s Sen. Eric Schmitt is in the news over legal battles involving Chinese assets and pandemic lawsuits. He’s a GOP senator since 2023, ex-state senator.
Missouri has asked the U.S. State Department to notify China of its intent to pursue assets owned by the Chinese government to satisfy a court judgment. The move relates to a lawsuit over PPE hoarding during COVID-19, with legal and diplomatic challenges expected. The case highlights tensions over pandemic accountability.