With the Air Force declaring Fufeng USA a national security threat, the proposed Grand Forks project will likely not happen. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer said Fufeng has become “a flashpoint,” but it reflects a bigger issue with foreign ownership of farmland. “I think you’ll see a much more aggressive approach in pushing back against Chinese investment across the country.” China remains a major customer for U.S. agriculture. Cramer said balance must be sought, “but, we cannot be as naive as we’ve been for the past couple of decades.” The interview with Cramer also includes comments on the debt ceiling, Waters of the United States, the farm bill and energy.
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