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Essar Group Announces $18 Billion US Steel Plant Investment
Essar Group, an Indian conglomerate, announced an $18 billion investment to construct the largest steel plant in Iowa, United States. Former President Donald Trump made the announcement on Wednesday, stating the project will create 1,750 permanent jobs. Some reports indicate the investment amount as $15 billion. The plan has drawn scrutiny regarding a Minnesota mine and has been linked to Russia, while other coverage notes the potential impact of Trump's tariffs on the deal.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (1): National Herald
- Centre (8): Business Today, CBS News, Financial Times, Greater Kashmir, Mint, The Japan Times, The New Indian Express, The Tribune
- Right (4): Firstpost, Prajavani, Swarajya, The Pioneer