A Historic Crackdown on Foreign Control of U.S. Farmland

Trump National Farm Security, President Donald J. Trump has launched a sweeping and unprecedented campaign to defend America’s agriculture, land, and food supply from hostile foreign interests — especially China. In a forceful Tuesday announcement, the administration revealed the National Farm Security Action Plan, a bold move to ban Chinese nationals from purchasing U.S. farmland and to dismantle dangerous research ties to adversarial regimes.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, alongside top Trump officials including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and Attorney General Pam Bondi, outlined this game-changing effort from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s headquarters.

“American farmland is as vital to national security as any aircraft carrier,” Rollins declared. “It’s time we protect it accordingly.”

Ending China’s Agricultural Land Grab

At the heart of the new plan is a total federal ban on farmland acquisitions by Chinese nationals and entities. Rollins stated that President Trump is preparing to sign an executive order to formalize this ban. In addition, the administration aims to reclaim farmland already bought by China through clawback provisions and tighter enforcement.

Over 265,000 acres of U.S. farmland are currently owned by Chinese nationals. Shockingly, at least 19 military installations are located dangerously close to these properties, creating serious surveillance threats.

“Our enemies are planting flags next to our bases — not with tanks, but with deeds,” said Hegseth.

Penalties Skyrocket Under New Disclosure Reforms

The administration is also overhauling the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act. One major change: civil fines for failure to disclose or falsely reporting land purchases will now be raised to 25% of the property’s fair market value.

This deterrent is meant to halt secretive deals and force transparency. For years, foreign investors have exploited legal gaps to hide their real stakes in America’s food system.

Shutting Down Foreign Influence in U.S. Agricultural Research

Beyond land ownership, the plan targets foreign infiltration of American science. At least 700 foreign nationals working under USDA contracts — mostly from countries deemed national security threats — are being removed from U.S. research programs. An additional 550 entities are expected to be terminated from ongoing USDA collaborations.

Attorney General Pam Bondi referenced multiple bio-espionage arrests involving Chinese nationals in recent months.

“We are not dealing with innocent lab errors. We are dealing with biological sabotage,” Bondi warned.

Biolab Collusion with Wuhan Institute Terminated

The USDA had previously funded joint research on avian flu with a U.S.-based scientist connected to the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Following pressure from lawmakers including Sen. Joni Ernst, Secretary Rollins confirmed that the controversial collaboration — once funded with up to $1 million — has now been completely severed.

“The Wuhan lab is not just infamous — it’s dangerous,” said Rollins. “We will never again fund research with institutions tied to adversarial bioweapons labs.”

Partnering with DARPA for Secure, American-Made Innovation

To reclaim leadership in agricultural research, the USDA is partnering with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). This partnership will promote domestic innovation while minimizing dependency on foreign entities for food, biotech, and supply chains.

DARPA’s role will also include identifying threats in agricultural cyber warfare and genetic manipulation.

Food Stamp Reforms to Crack Down on Fraud

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is also under review. Rollins revealed that criminal syndicates are skimming benefits using cloned point-of-sale devices. The new plan includes cutting off fraudulent retailers and restoring integrity to $405 million spent per day on food support programs.

“We’re not only fighting for our farmers — we’re defending our most vulnerable citizens from theft and abuse,” Rollins emphasized.

📦 Supply Chain Risk Mapping Begins

Under the Farm Security Plan, the USDA will soon unveil a detailed list of critical agricultural inputs sourced from foreign adversaries. These include seeds, fertilizers, feed, pesticides, and advanced machinery. The goal is to identify vulnerabilities and begin producing or sourcing these goods domestically or from allied nations.

“China is our single largest agricultural threat,” said Navarro. “They control seed genetics, meat production, and land near our troops. That ends today.”

From ‘The Art of War’ to ‘Unrestricted Warfare’

Trade Advisor Peter Navarro framed the issue in stark terms. He cited the ancient Chinese war doctrine, The Art of War, and its modern counterpart Unrestricted Warfare, saying the Chinese Communist Party now uses farmland, seeds, and supply chains as weapons.

“They don’t need bombs,” Navarro said. “They change the seed. They steal the seed. They own the dirt under your crops.”

Smithfield Foods in the Spotlight

Navarro also criticized China’s ownership of Smithfield Foods, which controls one-eighth of the world’s pork supply. The company responded by stating it is publicly traded, managed in Virginia, and not directed by the Chinese government. It currently owns about 85,000 acres of U.S. land — a figure the Trump team sees as too much for a foreign adversary.

States Join the Federal Battle to Protect Farmland

Republican governors Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Arkansas), Jim Pillen (Nebraska), and Bill Lee (Tennessee) have thrown their support behind the Trump administration’s plan. They vowed to advance complementary legislation at the state level.

Rollins stressed bipartisan cooperation: “We’re already working with some Democrat governors on food stamp reform and land oversight. This is a national issue that transcends party lines.”

Final Word: Reclaiming America’s Agricultural Future

The National Farm Security Action Plan represents one of the boldest agricultural national security policies in modern U.S. history. President Trump is making it clear that the era of foreign land grabs, research theft, and food manipulation is over.

Through swift action, tight regulation, and a renewed focus on American innovation, the administration is laying the groundwork for a future where only Americans control America’s farms, food, and future.

This is not just a policy. It’s a patriotic stand to protect the heartland of the nation.

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