The Trump administration has unveiled a decisive policy aimed at curbing foreign influence on American soil by prohibiting China and other adversarial nations from acquiring U.S. farmland.
This move underscores a broader strategy to safeguard national interests and protect critical infrastructure from foreign encroachment.
During a press conference, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins emphasized the urgency of this initiative, stating that the U.S. government will "take swift legislative and executive action to ban the purchase of American farmland by Chinese nationals and other foreign adversaries."
Rollins highlighted the collaborative efforts of state and federal authorities, noting, "Standing on the shoulders of great governors, three of whom are standing behind me, who have already been leading the way on this issue and at the federal government level, working to do everything within our ability, including presidential authorities, to claw back what has already been purchased by China and other foreign adversaries."
As reported by The Post Millennial, this policy is part of a comprehensive multi-agency approach designed to protect America's agricultural sector and other vital systems from Chinese influence. Rollins elaborated on the significance of this endeavor, asserting,
American agriculture is not just about feeding our families, but about protecting our nation and standing up to foreign adversaries who are buying our farmland, stealing our research, and creating dangerous vulnerabilities in the very systems that sustain us." The initiative will involve collaboration between federal and state agencies to shield the U.S. agricultural industry from foreign interference and potential threats such as agroterrorism.
The issue of Chinese acquisition of U.S. farmland has been a longstanding concern among policymakers, particularly given the proximity of some of these lands to military installations. China currently holds over 380,000 acres of American farmland, raising alarms about potential avenues for the Chinese Communist Party to exert influence in strategic regions.
In response, the administration plans to remove at least 700 foreign nationals from government contracts and research agreements with the USDA, alongside the expulsion of 550 foreign entities.
This decisive action reflects a commitment to preserving American sovereignty and ensuring that the nation's agricultural resources remain under domestic control. By addressing these vulnerabilities, the Trump administration aims to fortify the country's defenses against foreign adversaries and maintain the integrity of its critical infrastructure.
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