Trump SLAMS Keir Starmer’s ‘VERY DANGEROUS’ trip to China

0 January 30, 2026 07:28

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to the United Kingdom about forging business ties with China, branding it "very dangerous."

Speaking to reporters at the Kennedy Center during the "Melania" film premiere on Thursday, Trump was questioned about the UK’s pledge to deepen commercial cooperation with China.

He told reporters: "Well, it’s very dangerous for them to do that, and 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."

"I know China very well. I know President Xi is a friend of mine. I know him very well."

Keir Starmer sparked the prospect of controversy on Wednesday after leaving the door open for Chinese dictator Xi Jinping to make a trip to Britain.

The Prime Minister appears willing to consider hosting the Communist leader following their bonding during his China visit.

However, the potential move is set to trigger fierce debate, particularly given five MPs remain barred from entering China.

Sir Keir and President Xi conducted "warm" discussions in Beijing on Thursday, signalling a thawing relationship between China and the UK.

The pair’s strengthening rapport and mutual passion for football has boosted the chances of a visit taking place.

President Xi’s previous journey to Britain came in 2015, when he shared a pint of beer at a pub alongside then-Prime Minister David Cameron.

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