Ravi Ruia

Essar Group co-founder

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Born: 1949

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Trump announces Iowa steel mill touted as largest in US history

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Attended the Oval Office announcement

President Trump announced a $15 billion steel mill for Lee County, Iowa, on September 29 with executives from India's Essar Group. He called it the largest steel plant in American history and credited his steel tariffs for making it possible.

Updated Oct 17