Hoosier State Today

For over a century, Indiana’s steel industry has been the backbone of American manufacturing. From supplying America’s world-class auto industry to the thousands of small manufacturers that power our economy, Hoosier steel has long been a source of Indiana’s prosperity and essential to America’s industrial strength. That’s why Nippon Steel’s proposed investment in Gary, Indiana, can be a massive win for American workers and manufacturers.

Steel production is one of the most vital industries in our economy. Without it, our construction, auto manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors would collapse and American dependence on foreign producers increase. Yet for decades, globalist policies allowed cheap foreign steel to flood our markets, undercutting American workers and weakening our industrial base.

We have watched as foreign countries—especially China—manipulated global markets to drive American steel mills to the brink of bankruptcy and even out of business. They flooded the market with cheap steel and sought to bankrupt our industries and then hike prices after eliminating the competition. It’s an economic warfare tactic to which Washington long failed to respond.

However, President Trump understands the critical need for the American steel industry to be strong and is committed to the renewal and growth of the U.S. steel industry in Indiana and throughout the country. President Trump’s commitment to American steel staying in America is a monumental victory for Indiana and our nation. This is about more than just one company—it’s about securing our supply chains, defending our industrial independence, and ensuring that American businesses never have to rely on foreign competitors for critical materials again. The renewed focus on Hoosier steel is a huge win for our State.

American steel must stay in America. A substantial investment by Nippon in U.S. Steel’s Gary Works will help ensure that high-quality, American-made steel stays in America, fueling growth for small businesses, infrastructure, and manufacturing jobs. 

Keeping American-made steel in America means stronger businesses, a more competitive workforce, and a Hoosier State that continues to lead in manufacturing and economic growth. Nippon Steel’s move to capitalize U.S. Steel and modernize the historic Gary Works, long a cradle of U.S. economic might, will ensure that American-made steel stays right here, supporting our businesses, protecting our workers, and making us less reliant on Chinese supply chains that have failed us repeatedly. 

Nippon’s investment in U.S. Steel boosts our economy, prevents reliance on cheap Chinese steel, and helps to return manufacturing jobs to Indiana. It’s a win-win for Indiana and America.

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