[Tree] Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland and Congressional action to address the issue, Norway's blocking of land sale on Svalbard

Version 0.21 (2024-07-01 17:52:26.954000)

updates: Norwegian government blocks sale of last private land on Svalbard

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Version 0.2 (2024-06-24 15:57:58.080000)

updates: Chinese entities buying farmland near US military bases raises national security concerns

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Version 0.19 (2024-03-23 19:17:42.131000)

updates: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem testified before the U.S. House Agriculture Committee about Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland. She expressed concerns about China's growing influence and investment in American agricultural land, stating that she has witnessed China systematically taking over America's vital food supply chain. Governor Noem did not endorse former President Donald Trump's proposal to levy a 60% tariff on imports from China. According to federal records, there are no Chinese-owned lands in South Dakota. Chinese entities and individuals own about 349,000 acres of U.S. agricultural land, which is less than 1% of all foreign-held agricultural land in the U.S. The states with the largest Chinese holdings are Texas, North Carolina, Missouri, Utah, and Virginia. While there is no federal law restricting foreign investors from acquiring agricultural land, dozens of states have laws in place that restrict or prohibit foreign private investment in agricultural land.

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Version 0.18 (2024-03-21 16:20:43.816000)

updates: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem warns the U.S. House Agriculture Committee about Chinese ownership of farmland in the U.S. She expresses concern about China's growing influence and investment in U.S. agricultural land. Noem has implemented strict restrictions on foreign entities buying farmland in her state. The issue of limiting foreign entities' access to U.S. agricultural land, particularly from China, has gained bipartisan support in Congress. Noem signed a bill banning foreign land ownership for agriculture purposes from China, North Korea, Iran, Cuba, Russia, and Venezuela.

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Version 0.17 (2024-03-21 14:21:18.877000)

updates: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem testifies before U.S. House Agriculture Committee Noem expresses concerns about China's growing influence in American agricultural land Noem did not endorse Trump's proposal to levy a 60% tariff on imports from China Noem signed strict restrictions on select foreign entities buying farmland in South Dakota Support for limiting foreign entities' access to U.S. agricultural land has grown in Congress The Senate added an amendment to curb farmland purchases by China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia Noem is unsure if China owns farmland in South Dakota due to a lack of reporting Chinese entities and individuals own about 349,000 acres of U.S. agricultural land, less than 1% of all U.S. agricultural land held by foreign persons States with the largest Chinese holdings are Texas, North Carolina, Missouri, Utah, and Virginia Dozens of states have laws restricting or prohibiting foreign private investment in agricultural land Chinese billionaire Chen Tianqiao owns approximately 200,000 acres of land in Oregon Chen's ownership of U.S. land, particularly agricultural land, raises concerns among GOP governors Chen is a member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and has ties to the Chinese government Senator Jon Tester calls for Congress to block 'foreign adversaries' from buying U.S. farmland and agribusinesses Over 40 million acres of U.S. farmland are owned by foreign investors Foreign-owned properties include valuable farmland and properties near U.S. military installations The USDA has issues with data collection and lacks a complete picture of foreign ownership of American farmland Proposed legislation aims to restrict or more effectively monitor foreign ownership of agricultural land Rep. Frank Lucas highlights the rise of Chinese-owned agricultural land in the U.S. Lucas emphasizes the need for increased scrutiny of foreign investments in U.S. farmland The Agriculture Appropriations bill adds the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) The bill requires the Committee to be notified of any transaction that the USDA deems a potential threat to national security Congress aims to enhance food security and protect America's agricultural industry from potential threats

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Version 0.16 (2024-03-21 02:17:24.223000)

updates: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem testifies on Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland before U.S. House Agriculture Committee; Concerns about China's growing influence and investment in American agricultural land; Noem did not endorse Trump's proposal to levy a 60% tariff on imports from China; Chinese entities and individuals own about 349,000 acres of U.S. agricultural land; Chen Tianqiao is the second-largest foreign landowner in the US with approximately 200,000 acres of land in Oregon; Concerns about Chen's ownership of US land as a potential national security threat; Senator Jon Tester renews demands for the White House to clamp down on sales of US farmland to China; Over 40 million acres of U.S. farmland are owned by foreign investors; Proposed legislation aims to restrict or more effectively monitor foreign ownership of agricultural land in the United States; Rep. Frank Lucas highlights the rise of Chinese-owned agricultural land in the US and the need for increased scrutiny of foreign investments in US farmland; Congress takes action to address foreign ownership of American farmland

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Version 0.15 (2024-03-21 01:20:54.305000)

updates: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's testimony on Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland

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Version 0.14 (2024-03-20 23:20:02.573000)

updates: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem testifies on Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland

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Version 0.13 (2024-03-20 16:19:55.946000)

updates: Congress takes action to address foreign farmland acquisition and enhance food security

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Version 0.12 (2024-02-22 18:27:41.374000)

updates: Integration of new information about foreign ownership of American farmland and real estate near US military installations

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Version 0.11 (2024-02-16 22:20:43.370000)

updates: Iowa Governor proposes legislation to strengthen laws against foreign ownership of farmland

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Version 0.1 (2024-02-10 10:12:20.690000)

updates: Iowa Governor proposes legislation to protect American farmland

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Version 0.09 (2024-01-14 06:20:17.386000)

updates: Chinese billionaire's secret land purchase in the US

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Version 0.08 (2024-01-13 10:28:38.234000)

updates: Senator Jon Tester calls for ban on Chinese land purchases

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Version 0.07 (2024-01-12 10:01:54.529000)

updates: Chinese billionaire's membership in CCP and ties to Chinese government

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Version 0.06 (2024-01-12 04:56:34.284000)

updates: The story now includes information about Chinese billionaire Chen Tianqiao's ownership of US land

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Version 0.05 (2024-01-12 04:56:13.772000)

updates: Chinese billionaire Tianqiao Chen is the second-biggest foreign owner of US land

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Version 0.04 (2024-01-12 04:52:30.161000)

updates: Chinese billionaire Tianqiao Chen ranks as one of the top landowners in the US

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Version 0.03 (2024-01-09 07:19:43.113000)

updates: Chinese billionaire Chen Tianqiao is the second-biggest foreign owner of US land

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Version 0.02 (2024-01-07 05:18:52.679000)

updates: Information about land ownership in Vermont

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Version 0.01 (2023-12-04 12:38:56.652000)

updates: States cracking down on foreign-owned farmland

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Version 0.0 (2023-11-17 15:18:51.454000)

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