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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 project.
- 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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DURING his address about a new steel plant in Iowa, President Donald Trump seemingly fell asleep in front of the cameras, prompting a number of reactions on social media, especially as he calls Biden 'sleepy. '
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left, 42% Center
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left, 42% of the sources are Center
42% Center
L 42%
C 42%
R 16%
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