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Can Essar’s planned steelmaking project in America count on Trump’s policies outlasting his power?

Can Essar’s planned steelmaking project in America count on Trump’s policies outlasting his power?

Can Essar’s planned steelmaking project in America count on Trump’s policies outlasting his power?


The answer depends to quite an extent on the trajectory of US trade and climate policies. Under Trump, these have defied what’s good for the world. Today’s White House has placed steel high on America’s list of must-makes; and, like greatness, this is aimed not just at economic gains, but also national security.