Trump Announces $15 Billion Mesabi Steel Plant in Iowa

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President Trump unveiled a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa by Mesabi Metallics, promising 1,750 permanent jobs and massive domestic production capacity ahead of midterm elections

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President Trump unveiled a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa by Mesabi Metallics, promising 1,750 permanent jobs and massive domestic production capacity ahead of midterm elections

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Trump Announces $15 Billion Mesabi Steel Plant in Iowa

President Trump unveiled a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa by Mesabi Metallics, promising 1,750 permanent jobs and massive domestic production capacity ahead of midterm elections

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President Trump unveiled a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa by Mesabi Metallics, promising 1,750 permanent jobs and massive domestic production capacity ahead of midterm elections