Trump announces $15 billion Iowa steel plant backed by India's Essar
The proposed mill promises 1,750 permanent jobs, but production is targeted for 2030 as Iowa debates the investment and tariffs ahead of November's midterm elections.
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Trump's Iowa steel plant plans revealed by White House official
CBS Top Stories ↗Project details emerge, including Minnesota mine jobs
The Independent ↗Plant to be first major U.S. steel mill since 1960s
ABCNews.com ↗Trump officially announces $15 billion steel mill in Iowa
New York Post ↗Job projections and Minnesota mine partnership reaffirmed
Business Line - Home ↗Iowa steel plant aims for 2030 production start
The Hindu ↗Nearly $3 billion invested in Minnesota mine
Business Line - Home ↗Essar's Russia ties draw scrutiny after plant announcement
Al Jazeera ↗Iowa lawmakers react to proposed steel plant
CBS Top Stories ↗Iowa approves project after week of debate
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