As Britain and Canada seem to be working on trade deals with China, President Trump is cautioning both countries that ramping up trade with China is “very dangerous” business. The president’s comments come as several long-standing Western allies attempt to diversify their economic relationships and reduce reliance on the United States amid increasingly volatile political dynamics.
Speaking to reporters in Washington, Trump first focused his concern on the United Kingdom, stating that it’s simply too risky for them to pursue deeper trade ties with Beijing. He then shifted his attention to Canada, saying, “It’s even more dangerous, I think, for Canada to get into business with China.” He stated that Canada is “not doing well” economically and that looking to China for an answer is a mistake.
