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September 28, 2026

Trump Announces Largest Steel Plant in U.S. History in Iowa

  • The Iowa steel plant, built by Mesabi Metallics, will be the largest of its kind in U.S. history, producing 10 million tons of steel annually and creating 1,750 permanent jobs.
  • Construction is expected to begin soon, with operations projected by 2030, and the first phase will produce 7.5 million tons per year, supporting up to 6,000 construction jobs.
  • The project will utilize iron ore from a new $2.5 billion mine in Minnesota, which has created 200 of the anticipated 350 jobs.

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