Conservative Republicans are raising concerns about reports that President Trump is considering a deal that would allow China to invest $1 trillion in the United States, according to multiple sources familiar with the discussions.

The potential agreement has drawn criticism from prominent conservative figures, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Fox News host Laura Ingraham, who have expressed alarm at the prospect of such an arrangement. The reported deal would involve China ramping up investment in the U.S. in exchange for the Trump administration rolling back certain national security restrictions on Chinese business deals.

Trump is preparing for a trip to China where he will be accompanied by more than a dozen U.S. business executives, though notable tech leaders like Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang are not expected to be part of the delegation. The visit comes as the two countries continue discussions on various trade matters, including potential Chinese purchases of American corn.

The timing of the trip and potential deal discussions occurs against a complex geopolitical backdrop, with analysts noting that broader Middle East tensions, particularly regarding Iran, could influence the trajectory of U.S.-China relations during Trump's presidency.

China initially floated the investment proposal in October, presenting it as part of broader economic cooperation between the two nations. However, the scale of the proposed investment and its potential implications for national security oversight have generated skepticism among some Republican lawmakers and commentators who favor a more restrictive approach to Chinese economic involvement in the United States.