President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about Chinese businesses buying farmland near military bases during a White House meeting with African leaders on Wednesday. The president’s comments came just one day after his administration announced plans to ban foreign land sales to China and other countries seen as threats to national security.
When asked why Chinese companies have been purchasing farmland close to military installations across the country, Trump initially avoided giving a direct answer. He said he did not want to discuss the topic in detail, citing his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
