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Trump Warns UK-Canada Ties with China Risky

1/30/2026

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Trump Warns UK-Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that UK-Canada ties with China would be dangerous during Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, visiting Beijing.
During the visit, Starmer met President Xi Jinping to discuss improving relations and signed several cooperation agreements.
Starmer said the UK seeks a more sophisticated China relationship despite Trump's tariff threats against Canada.
The UK government said it informed the White House about Starmer's objectives in advance.

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Trump Warns UK-Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that UK-Canada ties with China would be dangerous during Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, visiting Beijing.
During the visit, Starmer met President Xi Jinping to discuss improving relations and signed several cooperation agreements.
Starmer said the UK seeks a more sophisticated China relationship despite Trump's tariff threats against Canada.
The UK government said it informed the White House about Starmer's objectives in advance.

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