US EditionTrump says 'very dangerous' for UK to strike a deal with China
Trump warned UK business ties with China pose risks amid Starmer's visit that secured deals including halving Scotch whisky tariffs and visa-free travel, AstraZeneca plans $10.4 billion investment.
- On January 30, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters in Washington that `Well, it's very dangerous for them to do that` as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer sought a reset with Beijing.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer held three-hour talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, January 29, securing a more sophisticated relationship with visa-free short visits and Scotch whisky tariffs halved to 5%.
- Against that backdrop, Trump's recent tariff threats to Canada and pledge to seize Greenland have unsettled allies, while U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick warned UK exporters face difficulty with China.
- Downing Street said the White House was aware of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's objectives and noted Trump's planned visit to China in April; Starmer insisted Britain can deepen economic ties without choosing between Washington and Beijing.
- In a wider context, several Western leaders have been visiting Beijing recently, with Starmer bringing more than 50 business leaders and AstraZeneca planning a 100 billion yuan investment by 2030.
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Trump Warns UK Over China As Starmer Secures Economic Deals In Beijing
US President Donald Trump warns the UK against closer economic ties with China. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Keir Starmer secures market access, lower tariffs, and investment deals during a historic Beijing visit
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US President Donald Trump said it was "very dangerous" for Great Britain to cooperate with China, while British Prime Minister Keir Starmer continued his visit to Beijing.
Trump is wrong to say strengthening China ties is dangerous, says UK minister
Trump is wrong to say strengthening China ties is dangerous, says UK minister British trade department minister Chris Bryant said U.S. President Donald Trump is wrong to say it is dangerous for the UK to be strengthening its business ties with China."Yes he is wrong," Bryant told the BBC on Friday when asked about Trump's comments.
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