"Donald Trump said it was "very dangerous" for the UK to do business with China, as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer arrived in Shanghai on the third day of his visit to the country. The US president was reacting to agreements aimed at increasing business and investment between the UK and China, announced after Sir Keir met Chinese President Xi Jinping."
"In response to Trump's remarks, Downing Street indicated that Washington had been aware of this trip and its objectives in advance. No 10 also pointed out the US president was due in China himself in April. The US president was asked by a reporter: "What do you think about the UK going into business with China?" Beyond his brief comments, Trump did not say anything further about the UK's engagement with China, pivoting instead to Canada and delivering a similar warning."
Donald Trump warned that it was "very dangerous" for the UK to do business with China while Sir Keir Starmer arrived in Shanghai during his visit. The US president referred to Chinese President Xi Jinping as a "friend" and said he knew him "very well". Downing Street said Washington had been aware of the trip and its objectives and noted the US president is due in China in April. Trump also warned that Canada engaging with China would be "even more dangerous" and had earlier threatened tariffs on Canada. Sir Keir said UK-China relations were in a "good, strong place" after talks with Xi and described the meetings as "very good" and providing the level of engagement hoped for.
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