The announcement comes after Trump threatened Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney with 100% tariffs on Canadian goods if Ottawa pursued any agreement with China.
Britain has moved forward with a major agreement with China even as US President Donald Trump issued sharp warnings to Canada over engaging with Beijing. Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on January 29, marking a significant step in resetting UK-China relations after years of strain. The talks focused on boosting trade, easing travel and expanding cooperation, underlining London’s intent to pursue economic growth through global engagement despite rising geopolitical tensions among Western allies.
During his Beijing visit, Starmer confirmed a series of measures aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. China agreed to allow visa-free entry for British citizens travelling for tourism or business for up to 30 days, while both sides moved towards reducing export duties on Scotch whisky-a key British industry.
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