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Trump announces US$15B Iowa steel plant, aiming for largest in US

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Donald Trump has announced plans for a new US$15 billion steel plant in Iowa, which he claims will be the largest in the United States. The project, developed by Mesabi Metallics and owned by India's Essar Group, is expected to produce 10 million tons of steel annually. The announcement was made at the White House with several Iowa Republican officials present, signaling a potential boost for the Republican party ahead of the midterm elections. AI

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Trump announces US$15B Iowa steel plant, aiming for largest in US

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Trump unveils US$15 billion Iowa steel project the White House says will be biggest in US

    US President Donald Trump on Monday said that a Minnesota company plans to build a multibillion-dollar steel mill in Iowa, handing the administration a marquee manufacturing investment to showcase as Republicans head into November’s midterm elections. Trump unveiled the project a…

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