AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSteel & Jobs: Gov. Kim Reynolds called a special session Friday to approve incentives for Mesabi Metallics’ planned $15B lower-carbon steel mill in Lee County, a project pitched by Trump as the biggest in U.S. history and tied to 5,000–6,000 construction jobs and at least 1,750 permanent roles, with iron ore sourced from the company’s Minnesota mine. Policy & Politics: Iowa lawmakers are also weighing how to respond to the project’s incentive costs amid criticism that the state left other priorities—like water-quality monitoring funding—unmet. Trade & Tariffs: Canada’s steel sector faces fresh pressure as Stelco (owned by Cleveland-Cliffs) plans layoffs tied to U.S. tariff impacts, while the U.S. blocks nearly $1B in select Canadian imports, raising questions for Iowa supply chains. Energy Costs: LIHEAP applications for eligible Iowa households begin Oct. 1, as diesel and gasoline prices remain volatile; Iowa Corn Growers are asking lawmakers for diesel relief tied to trade disruptions. Local Business: Hy-Vee will rebrand remaining Dollar Fresh Market stores to the Hy-Vee banner, adding amenities like bakeries and full-service meat cases. Community Finance: The Iowa Credit Union Foundation raised $109,000 at its annual Benefit Night fundraiser.
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