2025/10/30

Eye Opener: Trump, Xi Jinping agree to terms for American soybeans

It's Thursday, October 30.

Today's emoji forecast: 🌫️ It's a foggy morning, and some rain chances will follow. Jon Rivas has your forecast.

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TOP STORY: Trump, China President Xi Jinping
agree to trade terms

THE 101: President Donald Trump announced new trade agreements and a reduction in tariffs after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

WHY IT MATTERS: Iowa farmers could see a direct impact. Trump told reporters after the meeting that China would immediately resume buying American soybeans.

China has traditionally bought more soybeans from the U.S. than any other country. Tariffs imposed during a trade dispute left a big hole in the market for much of the estimated 4.3 billion bushels of soybeans gathered by American farmers in 2025.

Iowa, the second-largest soybean producer in the country, could still see major losses due to the prolonged dispute.

MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

Trump announced reduced tariffs on China from 20% to 10%. He also said China would lift restrictions on rare earth exports.
"Overall, I guess on a scale from 0 to 10 with 10 being the best I would say the meeting was a 12," Trump said.

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WEEKEND WEATHER

We could see some isolated light showers for the afternoon mainly over northern Iowa.

The winds will pick up for Friday during the day which will put a chill in the air pretty much all day long and into the evening. The winds will slowly weaken for trick or treaters, but it will start of breeze but end with a more manageable wind. There will be a chance for a few isolated showers during this time as well. Some passing light rain could put a damper on some trick or treating. Later in the night we could even see some isolated snowflakes, but all melting as they hit the ground.

A chance for frost over the next few mornings with the coolest afternoon on Saturday with highs staying in the 40s along with light isolated showers. We will finally clear up for Sunday and warm up as well. Temperatures will climb into the 60s as sunshine continues. We could be cooling back down late next week.

DAY BY DAY:

Today: Mostly cloudy with isolated showers mainly in northern Iowa. High 53F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Partly to mostly cloudy and breezy. Sprinkles or a spotty, brief shower possible in the evening. High near 51F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph.
Saturday: Partly to mostly cloudy. Sprinkles possible. High 48F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday: Becoming sunny. High 57F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.