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TRUMP’S $15 BILLION IOWA STEEL BET: MANUFACTURING WIN OR MIDTERM MOVE? President Trump announced a $15 billion steel project in Iowa, calling it the largest steel plant in American history. The project is expected to begin production in 2030 and produce up to 10 million tons of steel each year. It promises more than 1,700 permanent jobs, 5,000 to 6,000 construction jobs, a more than $2 billion iron-ore mine, and capacity to produce high-grade steel for the defense industry. The White House says this is America First manufacturing in action: build it here, make it here, and put Americans to work. But the timing raises questions. The announcement comes weeks before the midterm elections, as Trump’s approval rating falls to 37 percent amid economic concerns and the war with Iran. Critics call it a political play to win votes. Maybe politics is part of it. But if the goal is to bring manufacturing back, the administration points to real progress. Under Trump’s second term, the U.S. has become the world’s third-largest steel producer, surpassing Japan for the first time in more than 25 years. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the manufacturing growth will continue. Americans can welcome new factories and jobs while demanding more. The America First agenda cannot stop at steel. Trump also campaigned on ending the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. One proposed steel plant will not solve every problem. The White House still faces major challenges, especially on foreign policy before the midterms. Garland Nixon breaks this down.