Seems like Pompeo was also reaching out to the Governors who might have made some bad deals with the Chinese.
U.S. States and the China Competition
Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
" Don’t make separate individual deals and agreements with China that undermine our national policy. I know none of you would do so intentionally. Let us help you make sure we’re getting it right.
We’re here to help. The Trump administration wants to help. There are so many things we have already done."
https://www.state.gov/secretary-michael-r-pompeo-national-governors-association-winter-meeting-u-s-states-and-the-china-competition/