Fact-check · Sep 28, 2026 · Donald Trump
“The largest steel mill in America being built in Iowa and in Southeast Iowa 1,700 permanent jobs”
TRUE
What the record shows
White House and Mesabi Metallics announced 1,750 permanent jobs (not 1,700); largest steel mill claim confirmed as America's largest-ever steel plant.
Sources
- Largest-ever U.S. steel plant coming to Iowa, White House says | Iowa State Legislative News | thegazette.com
- LIVE: White House shares details of largest US steel plant coming to Iowa
- Largest steel plant in US coming to Iowa, White House officials share
- President Trump to announce $15 billion steel mill planned for Iowa | whas11.com
- Trump to Announce $15B for Largest US Steel Plant—What to Know About Mesabi Metallics - Newsweek
- Trump to announce $15B Iowa project to create largest-ever US steel plant | Fox News
From: President Trump Makes an Announcement, Sep. 28, 2026
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