U.S. President Donald Trump has characterized the United Kingdom’s move to strengthen trade ties with China as “very dangerous.” His remarks came on January 29, 2026, during the premiere of a documentary about First Lady Melania Trump, coinciding with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s high-profile three-day visit to Beijing. Trump expressed strong disapproval of the UK’s economic “reset” with the world’s second-largest economy, even extending his warning to Canada by suggesting it is “even more dangerous” for them to engage in such business deals. These comments highlight a sharp divergence in foreign policy, as the U.S. remains hawkish toward Beijing while Britain seeks to revive its economic growth through pragmatic international partnerships.
Despite the warnings from Washington, Prime Minister Starmer hailed his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as a success, describing the UK-China relationship as being in a “good, strong place.” During the summit, the two nations reached several agreements aimed at boosting trade and investment, including lower tariffs on British exports like Scotch whisky and 30-day visa-free travel for British citizens to China. Starmer emphasized that the UK does not need to choose between its historic alliance with the United States and a functional trade relationship with China, asserting that a “consistent and pragmatic” partnership is essential for British businesses and working people.
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