‘The deal is done’: Trump’s $15 billion Iowa steel deal comes with a catch: new tax breaks

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What happened

Iowa lawmakers are weighing doubling the tax-credit cap as officials acknowledge the company has yet to commit to a project site.

Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:57:59 UTC.

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