Iowa sells about 80 percent of its soybeans to China, and China has cut that off because of Trump's tariffs, said Nicholas Grossman, international relations professor at University of Illinois.. Pompeo said his mission  in Iowa is to talk to the state's agriculture leaders..…

It was in a wide-ranging interview that also touched on Pompeo's planned travel to Iowa, Texas, and Kansas. During those stops, his focus will be talking to farmers and energy executives about Trump's efforts to knock down trade barriers and increase American businesses.. ..…