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Donald Trump Appears to Struggle to Keep His Eyes Open at ‘Historic’ Event
The company said the project could create 6,000 construction jobs and 1,750 permanent positions, while the Export-Import Bank plans up to $10 billion in financing.
- On Monday, Donald Trump announced a $15 billion steel plant for eastern Iowa while appearing to struggle keeping his eyes open at the Resolute Desk as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick spoke.
- Mesabi Metallics will build the facility using iron ore from a Minnesota mine, with The Export-Import Bank providing up to $10 billion in financing for the expansion.
- Production is targeted for 2030, with the plant expected to produce 10 million tons of steel annually while supporting up to 6,000 construction jobs and at least 1,750 permanent positions.
- The event occurred 36 days before midterm elections, aiming to boost Trump-endorsed Iowa candidates Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Hinson, who attended the announcement in Lee County.
- During the event, Trump criticized Canada, calling it "one of the worst countries in the entire world," and promoted his proposal to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America.
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Donald Trump appeared to have trouble staying awake during an Oval Office announcement on Monday, as he unveiled a $15 billion steel plant planned for eastern Iowa. The president sat slumped as if he were sleeping behind the Resolute Desk while others praised him or spoke of the project. Donald Trump appeared to have difficulty […]
US President Donald Trump announced plans to build a steel factory in Iowa, with investments of about $15 billion.
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