US President Donald Trump has cautioned that it is “very dangerous” for Britain to engage in business with China. His remarks came as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Trump made the comments while attending the premiere of a documentary about his wife, First Lady Melania Trump. When asked by reporters about Britain “getting into business” with China, he said, “Well it’s very dangerous for them to do that.”
This is not the first time Trump has expressed concern over Western countries forming closer ties with China. His warning underscores growing tension between the United States and countries pursuing economic or political cooperation with Beijing.
China’s foreign ministry responded to Trump’s comments through spokesman Guo Jiakun, stating that “China is willing to strengthen cooperation with all countries in the spirit of mutual benefit and win-win results.”
Starmer’s visit marks the first by a British prime minister to China since 2018. During the trip, Starmer met with Xi and other Chinese officials and signed multiple cooperation agreements aimed at trade, tourism, and broader diplomatic ties.
Trump Warns UK comes amid similar tensions with other allies. Earlier this month, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited China and signed agreements on trade and tourism. Trump criticized Canada, threatening 100-percent tariffs on imports if further deals were made. Carney later dismissed the threat as a negotiating tactic.
Trump added, “It’s even more dangerous, I think, for Canada to get into business with China. Canada is not doing well. They’re doing very poorly, and you can’t look at China as the answer.”
Observers note that Trump Warns UK reflects his administration’s consistent stance on China, emphasizing caution when close allies pursue deals with Beijing. Starmer’s visit highlights a balancing act for Western leaders trying to maintain economic ties while navigating US-China tensions.
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The situation remains dynamic as countries weigh economic benefits against geopolitical risks, with Trump continuing to voice strong opinions on Western engagement with China.
