Trump Warns UK Against Business Ties with China as Starmer Visits Shanghai
Shanghai, China — January 30, 2026
Former US President Donald Trump has warned that it is “very dangerous” for the United Kingdom to engage in business with China, coinciding with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Shanghai.
UK-China Investment Agreements
The remarks came after Starmer met Chinese President Xi Jinping and announced agreements to boost trade and investment between the two countries. Trump described Xi as a “friend” and emphasized that he knows the Chinese president “very well.”
US and UK Coordination
In response, Downing Street stated that Washington was fully aware of Starmer’s trip and its objectives in advance, highlighting ongoing diplomatic coordination between the two allies.
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