Overview of Middletown's Steel Industry
The steel plant in Middletown, Ohio, a crucial part of the city's economy, stands at a crossroads. This plant, operated by Cleveland-Cliffs, is set to receive $500 million from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to build a hydrogen fuel furnace, significantly reducing emissions. While this funding promises to create 170 permanent and 1,200 temporary jobs, it is a subject of political debate, especially from JD Vance, a local figure and vice-presidential candidate.
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