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Public policy affecting the iron and steel industry.
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Iowa Lawmakers Raise Tax Incentives for Mesabi Metallics’ Steel Plant
08 October 2026 - Iowa’s lawmakers passed changes to the Major Economic Growth Attraction (MEGA) program to offer tax credits of up to 10% of Mesabi Metallics’ steel plant investment over a decade, Iowa Public Radio reported.
India Plans New Steel Policy With Increased Capacity, Lower Emissions, Better Access to Raw Materials
30 September 2026 - India’s steel secretary said the country’s steel ministry has drafted a steel policy road map for the next two decades of steelmaking that would see capacity raise to 600 million metric tons, cut emissions and increase access to key raw materials, Reuters reported.
U.S., Canada Threaten Hiked Steel and Auto Tariffs After Failed Trade Negotiations
25 August 2026 - U.S. President Donald Trump threatened increased tariffs on Canadian cars, auto parts and steel after Canada introduced a slate of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.
U.S. Looks to Lower Canadian Steel, Automobile Tariffs
20 August 2026 - The U.S. and Canada are in negotiations looking to lower tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and automobiles, the Wall Street Journal reported.
