China’s criticism follows broader concerns in Beijing over what it sees as a coordinated effort by Washington to pressure allies into decoupling from Chinese supply networks

China has criticised the UK-US trade deal in a potential blow to the Government's bid to revive relations with the country.

Beijing has warned countries against agreeing trade deals with the US that threaten Chinese interests. A Chinese government official told the Financial Times that Beijing would not turn a blind eye to the terms of Britain's new deal with Trump. “China will need to respond — the UK should not have rushed to agree to the deal,” they said.

China reportedly criticised the deal, saying it could be used to squeeze its products out of Britain’s supply chains.

President Donald Trump's Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent provided an update on its productive trade negotiations with China.

With just two months left on his 90-day tariff pause, Trump struck a deal with the UK. Other trade deals remain up in the air.

The deal will see U.S. tariffs on China fall to 30% from 145%, while China will reduce tariffs on the U.S. to 10% from 125%.

As Trump administration officials prepare to meet with Chinese officials in Geneva this weekend, it’s tempting to believe the momentum from the United Kingdom trade deal announcement on Thursday will carry over.