‘Old friend’ to be next U.S. ambassador

If Branstad’s appointment is confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds will become the state’s new governor.

Last summer, after Trump said the USA might revisit NATO’s policy of defending its allies against possible Russian aggression if he became president, Stavridis tweeted: “Trump on North Atlantic Treaty Organisation: deeply risky will dismay our closest Allies but great cheer in Kremlin: I can hear Vladimir Putin chortling from here”.

Mr. Xi had first visited Iowa in 1985 on an agricultural research trip, as the leader of a delegation from Hebei Province, within a few years after China, under Deng Xiaoping, has launched its economic reforms.

Although the timing of Branstad’s departure isn’t clear, Reynolds will become governor just as Republicans take control of both legislative chambers, and they have made clear they’re itching to approve conservative legislation long derailed by Democrats. “That experience will serve him well as he represents America’s interests and further develops a mutually beneficial relationship with Chinese leadership”.

“Most Chinese are adopting a wait-and-see”, said Baucus.

“The question there is the trade deals and the trans-pacific partnership; the extent to which the United States can continue this move towards Asia in terms of increasing trade and increasing relations or is it going to be stepping back?” His relationship with the country is based on trade of agricultural products. “The president-elect understands my unique relationship to China and has asked me to serve in a way I had not previously considered”. The contact called into question United States adherence to its “One China” policy, which recognised Beijing as the sole legitimate government of all of China including Taiwan. “I do think that will ease some of the concerns; it certainly does locally”.

Branstad is no stranger to the U.S.

Mary Kramer, a longtime Republican state senator and former U.S. Ambassador to Barbados, said Reynolds is flawless for the job. Reynolds was elected to four terms as treasurer in Clarke County before winning a seat in the state senate in 2008.

The Governor has been a champion on many key issues impacting Iowa’s corn growers throughout the years he has been in office. She largely praised Branstad, but she also noted her pending role. She was charged with assessing current and future energy supply and demand, examining existing energy policies and programs, and identifying growing energy challenges and opportunities. Trump, who has met twice with the 2012 GOP presidential nominee, denied he was stringing Romney along to make him pay for earlier remarks that Trump was unfit to be president. “Kim has been the most hands-on lieutenant governor we have seen”. If Branstad was in the house to cut a ribbon or survey storm damage, the odds were great that Reynolds was nearby.

He told NBC that former arch Republican critic Mitt Romney was still in the running, but also emphasized the merits of Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson, whose name has reportedly been added to the prospective list.

“So I think he’ll be remembered for the fact that he ran a tight ship and he managed the state well”, said Steve Grubbs, former chairman of republican party of Iowa.

State Sen. David Johnson of Ocheyedan, Iowa, said Reynolds made an impression as a legislator. I’ve enjoyed working with her.

Sands and Schrepfer each agreed she could bring a new perspective to the position, particularly on mental health reform.

Trump said in a statement that as labor secretary, Puzder will “save small businesses from the crushing burdens of unnecessary regulations that are stunting job growth and suppressing wages”. “The gal is experienced”.

Reynolds is described by Republicans around the state as an enthusiastic and genuine state official who has prioritized education efforts. He hasn’t named his choice for secretary of state, the top US diplomatic post. Joni Ernst, R-Red Oak.

Branstad’s appointment could initiate a ripple effect through state IT.

It’s a good pick because he (Branstad) knows President Xi. -China Business Council show Iowa exported $2.3 billion in goods and $273 million in services to China in 2015.