Trump Tells U.K. and Canada That Boosting Trade With China Is ‘Dangerous’

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Lynsey ChutelJanuary 30, 2026 at 11:29 AM

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President Trump warned Britain and Canada against increasing trade with China, citing it as "dangerous" amid rising tensions with the United States. His comments came after the leaders of both countries made recent visits to Beijing to strengthen economic ties. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's trip marked the first visit by a British leader to China since 2018, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit resulted in agreements to lower tariffs on certain goods. Trump suggested Canada would have to give up playing ice hockey if it wanted to deal with China. These visits reflect efforts by some U.S. allies to diversify their trading relationships and reduce reliance on the United States, particularly as Trump has strained relations with traditional allies.

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