Iowa Governor Terry Branstad foresees both “danger and opportunity” ahead in the relationship between the United States and China. Branstad, who is the nation’s longest-serving governor, is rumored to be among President-elect Trump’s top choices to be ambassador to China.
Branstad leaves for a previously-scheduled economic development trip to New York City tomorrow (Tuesday) and he has a commercial plane ticket to return on Thursday. Branstad’s scheduled to meet at some point with Trump before he leaves New York, though.
Trump himself first suggested on November 6th that Branstad would make a good ambassador to China. Branstad has repeatedly told reporters ever since that he’s not been offered the post and doesn’t want to speculate, but the governor admits he has visited with his family about the prospect.
Branstad’s three adult children, their spouses and seven grandchildren all live in the Des Moines area. Branstad’s oldest son, Eric, served as state director for Trump’s campaign and has his own meeting with Trump in New York soon.
