PoliticsTrump promised a steel mill in rural Iowa. Is it a midterm election ploy?
Trump announced that Mesabi Metallics would invest $15bn in what would be the country’s largest steel mill in Iowa, but residents of Wever have seen no sign of construction. They welcome potential jobs yet question the promise given Trump’s past pledges that fell through. The state legislature approved $1.4bn in tax breaks, while the company says development is moving ahead.
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Trump promised a steel mill in rural Iowa. Is it a midterm election ploy?
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