• President Trump’s administration is moving to block foreign adversaries, including China, from purchasing U.S. farmland near military bases, citing national security risks. While Chinese investment in U.S. land has declined, officials say decisive action is needed to prevent strategic vulnerabilities and protect America’s food and defense infrastructure.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TDR) — President Trump’s administration is preparing executive action to block land acquisitions by foreign adversaries after growing concerns about Chinese-owned farmland near U.S. military installations.

During a White House luncheon with African leaders Wednesday, Trump was asked about the national security risks posed by Chinese purchases of farmland in sensitive areas. His response was measured.

“I don’t want to get into that,” Trump said in a clip shared on X, before emphasizing his “very good relationship with President Xi.” He added that Chinese officials would be “making a recommendation” and reminded the press that “they’re paying a lot of tariffs to the United States now.”

Doocy: “Why do you think the Chinese are buying so much farmland so close to military installations ?”

Trump: “I don’t want to get into that. I have a good relationship with President Xi. They’re paying a lot of tariffs.” #TrumpTariffs #TACOTrump pic.twitter.com/2OAyaL8z6h

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USDA, DHS, and Pentagon Signal Action

One day earlier, the administration unveiled new policy steps aimed at halting land purchases by entities tied to China, Russia, and Iran. At a joint press briefing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem, and USDA Chief Brooke Rollins warned that foreign-owned farmland posed unacceptable risks to national security and food sovereignty.

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Rollins announced that the federal government will begin working with state legislatures to pass targeted restrictions, particularly in proximity to U.S. military sites. She confirmed an executive order “is likely to follow very soon.”

“With this announcement today we are taking this purpose and our American farmland back,” Rollins declared, according to The Washington Post. “American agriculture is not just about feeding our families but about protecting our nation.”

When pressed on whether the government would seek to reclaim land already sold, Rollins said “every available option” was under review.

China Owns Fraction of U.S. Farmland

While the administration’s posture is aggressive, Chinese investment in American farmland is relatively limited. According to USDA data cited by The Washington Post, China-linked entities control approximately 265,000 acres—most of it tied to Smithfield Foods, which was acquired by WH Group in 2013. Overall, this represents just 0.00003% of U.S. farmland.

Still, the political pressure to act remains high amid growing bipartisan scrutiny.

Should the U.S. expand its authority to reclaim farmland from foreign adversaries—or is this a symbolic fight without substance?

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