Critics on social media gave the president the cold shoulder over this comment.

The US president's remarks come as Sir Keir Starmer visits Beijing to reset UK relations with China.

US president also criticised Canadian prime minister Mark Carney for seeking closer ties with Beijing

Critics on social media gave the president the cold shoulder over this comment.

Getting into business with China was "dangerous," Donald Trump said amid a visit by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes will boost U.K. growth.