Overview

• Peter Navarro, Trump's trade adviser, claims Britain has become a 'compliant servant of communist China' and warns of economic risks tied to Beijing's influence.
• Navarro cautions the UK against accepting 'string-laden gifts' from China and becoming a market for goods redirected from the US following Trump's tariffs.
• US-UK trade negotiations are progressing quickly, but unresolved issues, including UK food standards, pose challenges to a potential deal.
• The UK government reaffirms its 'clear-eyed' approach to balancing prosperity and national security, citing recent actions like seizing Scunthorpe steelworks from Chinese control.
• Labour ministers' visits to Beijing for 'pragmatic re-engagement' spark scrutiny, with critics questioning the UK's long-term strategy on China.