State officials, overriding local interests such as new investment and jobs, say they are acting where Congress hasn’t to address American distrust of Beijing.

With this in mind, over the winter the U.S. Department of Agriculture released some unsettling numbers. In fiscal year 2023, the United States was a net importer of agricultural products, meaning the country imported a higher value of agricultural products than were exported.

Congress is facing a crucial question: will we stand with our allies to prevent aggression, or will we allow Russia, Iran, and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to dominate the global stage? The upcoming vote on the Biden administration’s national security supplemental bill is a decisive moment in this regard.