# Trump announces $15bn steel mill project in Iowa before US midterms

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-28 20:04 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/9/28/trump-announces-15bn-steel-mill-project-in-iowa-before-us-midterms?traffic_source=rss

> President Donald Trump has announced that Minnesota-based steelmaker Mesabi Metallics plans to build a $15bn mill in Iowa. Production is expected to start in 2030, with an initial annual capacity of 7.5 million tonnes and more than 1,700 potential regional jobs; the first construction phase could create 5,000–6,000 jobs. The announcement comes as the White House promotes domestic manufacturing ahead of tight Iowa midterm races.

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