President Donald J. Trump announced a $15 billion Mesabi Metallics steel complex is coming to Iowa — the largest steel plant ever built in the United States as more industrial capacity comes home. The project will create 1,750 new, permanent jobs, support up to 6,000 construction jobs, and generate an estimated $95 billion in U. S. economic output over construction and the first decade of operations. Iowa Gov.
Kim Reynolds : “I want to thank President Trump for his commitment to bringing steel manufacturing back to America, and Mesabi Metallics for choosing Iowa as its partner and future home. This is a transformational opportunity for our country, our state, and American families—one that strengthens national security, creates thousands of high-paying jobs, and provides a reliable supply of high-quality, American-made steel for strategic goods and everyday products. Our commitment in Iowa to fiscal responsibility, tax competitiveness, and long-term economic stability has created one of the nation’s strongest environments for business investment.
Now, this opportunity will fundamentally change the economic trajectory of our state and the entire region for decades to come. ” Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird : “This massive investment is the largest steel plant project in U. S. History. It means over 1,750 good-paying, family-supporting, steel working jobs for Southeast Iowa. This announcement is not just good news for Iowa, it’s good for the entire country.
Thanks to President Trump for his leadership and continued commitment to American jobs for American citizens and to Governor Reynolds for her hard work bringing this great opportunity to Iowa. ” Sen. Chuck Grassley : “GR8 NEWS Mesabi Metallics will build a $15 BILLION steel mill in IA Remember GOP is working 2 bring down costs 4 families + create jobs This historic investment is AMERICA FIRST+builds on success of our Working Families Tax Cuts law which…