ROOKE: Trump’s China Trip Leaves US With More Questions Than Answers
President Trump's recent visit to China resulted in significant trade commitments, including a promise for China to purchase $17 billion in U.S. agricultural products. However, strict security measures taken by the U.S. delegation highlight ongoing concerns about espionage and the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party. This raises questions about the contradictory stance of allowing Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland while treating China as a security risk.
- ▪China agreed to new bilateral trade and investment boards during Trump's state visit.
- ▪The U.S. delegation was required to dispose of all Chinese-provided items before boarding Air Force One.
- ▪Concerns about Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland have led to restrictions in several states.
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Opinion ROOKE: Trump’s China Trip Leaves US With More Questions Than Answers OPINION Photo by Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images Mary Rooke Commentary and Analysis Writer May 18, 2026 4:54 PM ET May 18, 2026 4:54 PM ET Mary Rooke Commentary and Analysis Writer Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); President Donald Trump returned from his historic state visit to Beijing with announcements of major trade commitments from China.
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