UK Seeks Trade With China Without Triggering Trump’s Fury

New York Times - World Political StrategyNews ReportEN 6 min read 100% complete by Michael D. Shear and David PiersonJanuary 27, 2026 at 06:01 AM

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting China in January 2026 to boost the UK's economy through new trade and investment deals. This is the first visit by a British Prime Minister to China since 2018. Starmer's three-day trip to Beijing and Shanghai, accompanied by finance officials and business leaders, aims to improve relations with China and secure agreements that can help the UK's struggling economy. However, he must navigate the increasingly complex relationship between the US and China, especially after President Trump threatened tariffs on Canada for considering trade deals with China. China views Starmer's visit as an opportunity to engage with a key US ally amidst growing tensions with the Trump administration.

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President Trump threatened to impose a 100 percent tariff on Canada if the country made a trade deal with China.

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Mr. Starmer took office 18 months ago with a promise to improve relations with China.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain will leave on Tuesday for a high-stakes visit to China.

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There is no indication that Canada and China are discussing a broad economic agreement.

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The political consensus in much of Britain has turned decidedly against China.

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Labour Party 30% Theresa May 30% Shanghai ×240% Beijing ×240% Canada ×350% Mark Carney ×350% United States ×260% Xi Jinping ×260% Donald Trump ×370% United Kingdom ×480% China ×890% Keir Starmer ×690%

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china 90% trade 90% united kingdom 80% keir starmer 80% economic relations 70% us relations 70% tariffs 60% investment 50% trump administration 50% lagging economy 40%