Donald Trump’s tariffs chief has slammed Britain as a “compliant servant” of communist China, warning it risks having its “blood sucked” dry by Beijing. GB News has more.
Peter Navarro, the President’s tariffs tsar, urged the UK Government to reject “string-laden gifts” from China and avoid turning into a “dumping ground” for goods redirected from the US market.
In remarks likely to heighten tensions ahead of future UK-US trade talks, Navarro said: “If the Chinese vampire can’t suck the American blood, it’s going to suck the UK blood and the EU blood.
“This is a very dangerous time for the world economies with respect to exposure to China.”
Navarro, echoing concerns widely held in the Trump administration, voiced deep mistrust over Chinese involvement in UK real estate, infrastructure, and financial markets.
He continued to tell the Telegraph: “And let’s face it, the UK has been an all too compliant servant of the Chinese Communist Party because of the string-laden gifts that China gives as a way of spreading its soft power.”
Rachel Reeves and David Lammy have each undertaken prominent visits to China in recent months as part of the Labour Government’s strategy of what it describes as “pragmatic re-engagement” with Beijing.
The Chancellor and Foreign Secretary have emphasised the importance of maintaining a stable and balanced relationship with China – a partnership they argue could deliver a £1 billion boost to the UK economy over the next five years.
However, concerns are growing that the Government may prioritise reaching a deal with the European Union – potentially during a summit scheduled for May 19th – which some fear could complicate efforts to secure a trade agreement with the United States. …
As one of the most influential voices in Trump’s economic team, Navarro played a central role in shaping what the White House called “Liberation Day” on April 2nd – the moment the administration imposed a blanket 10% tariff on all trading partners, alongside steeper levies on many more countries. …
In his current role, Navarro hasn’t shied away from testing the boundaries of his influence, most notably by criticising Elon Musk, accusing Tesla of being too dependent on China for its operations.
Musk, who has referred to himself as Trump’s “first buddy,” hit back, calling Navarro “truly a moron” and likening him to “a sack of bricks”.
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