{"id":2518318,"date":"2025-12-06T14:08:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T19:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illinois-legislator-credits-trump-for-u-s-steel-announcement\/"},"modified":"2025-12-06T14:09:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T19:09:57","slug":"illinois-legislator-credits-trump-for-u-s-steel-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illinois-legislator-credits-trump-for-u-s-steel-announcement\/","title":{"rendered":"Illinois legislator credits Trump for U.S. Steel announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fillinois-legislator-credits-trump-for-u-s-steel-announcement%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2518318&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>An Illinois state legislator, Rep. Amy Elik, has credited former President Donald Trump for the recent proclamation that U.S. Steel will be reopening a furnace at its Granite City facility, which had been idled in 2023 and 2024. Elik described the reopening as a &#8220;Christmas miracle&#8221; that will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/speaker-pelosis-new-house-rules-package-silences-the-voice-of-republican-minority\/\" title=\"Speaker Pelosi\u2019s new House rules package silences the voice of ...ublican minority\">bring back<\/a> around 400 good-paying jobs and stimulate the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brian-kolfage-one-florida-school-combated-covid-by-going-back-to-normal-as-a-result-the-children-and-teachers-are-safe-and-happy\/\" title=\"Brian Kolfage: One Florida School Combated COVID By Going Back to Normal \u2013 As a Result the Children and Teachers Are Safe and Happy\">local economy<\/a>.U.S.Steel&#8217;s CEO, David Burritt, noted the decision was based on careful analysis of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/american-airlines-cancels-hundreds-of-summer-flights-partly-due-to-staffing-shortages\/\" title=\"American Airlines Cancels Hundreds Of Summer Flights Partly Due To Staffing Shortages\">customer demand<\/a> and confidence in the company&#8217;s ability to operate the mill safely and profitably. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker also praised the move,emphasizing collaboration among state officials,community members,and labor unions to ensure the steel industry&#8217;s ongoing vitality in the region. Elik highlighted that the deal brokered during the Trump administration between Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel,including a government role in business decisions,was pivotal in enabling this advancement-something she believes would not have happened under the current administration.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Illinois legislator credits Trump for U.S. Steel announcement<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2424673\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square) &ndash; An <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/illinois\/\">Illinois<\/a> state legislator from the Metro East says it&rsquo;s a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/christmas\/\">Christmas<\/a> miracle that U.S. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/steel\/\">Steel<\/a> is reopening a furnace in Granite City.<\/p>\n<p>State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) said the impact is going to be beyond just the 400 good-paying jobs coming back to the area after U.S. Steel announced Thursday was reopening.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/3909598\/expert-blast-illinois-congressmans-double-h-1b-visa\/\">Expert blasts Illinois Congressman&rsquo;s push to double H-1Bs as &#8216;tone-deaf&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/economy\/3909048\/nyc-council-overrides-adams-housing-voucher-veto\/\">NYC council overrides Adams&#8217; housing voucher veto<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/business\/3902519\/foot-voting-housing-affordability\/\">Foot voting, housing, and affordability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;re just thrilled that we think the entire region really will benefit economically from that, from increased traffic through Granite City and increased traffic and all those supporting organizations,&rdquo; Elik told The Center Square.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Steel President and CEO David Burritt said the decision came after &ldquo;carefully analyzing customer demand&rdquo; and confidence in the company&rsquo;s ability &ldquo;to safely and profitably operate the mill.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We look forward to partnering with all stakeholders, including the United Steelworkers and elected officials, to ensure a safe and efficient start-up and to discuss support for Granite City Works,&rdquo; Burritt said in a statement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Elik said it&rsquo;s great news.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This is not something that is going to be up for two weeks and then closed again,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s going to take a couple of months for things to get rolling again. And so I just feel that the company made that decision, knowing this is going to give them more time to be producing steel there, and that means more jobs.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Gov. J.B. Pritzker also praised the announcement, saying his administration is committed to securing long-term investment and maintaining a clear path for the future of steelmaking in Illinois.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This investment in Illinois is a testament to collaboration among the State of Illinois, community members, elected leaders &ndash; with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski leading the charge &ndash; and the strength and resilience of the men and women of the United Steelworkers (UW),&rdquo; Pritzker said in a statement. &ldquo;It reflects our collective commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >protecting good-paying jobs<\/a> and ensuring that steelmaking remains a driving force in the Metro East economy.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Elik said it&rsquo;s not silly to say it&rsquo;s a Christmas miracle. She also said it wouldn&rsquo;t have happened if not for President Donald Trump.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/in_focus\/3908509\/no-trump-tariff-promises-coming-true\/\">DAVID HARSANYI: NONE OF TRUMP&rsquo;S TARIFF PROMISES ARE COMING TRUE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;That deal that [Trump] made between Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel to get that sale through, and that golden share member that he insisted upon having so that the government can represent, be represented in business decisions is, frankly, the catalyst for what&rsquo;s going on here,&rdquo; Elik told The Center Square. &ldquo;In my opinion, this would not have happened under President Joe Biden and his administration in the past, or a President Kamala Harris, had that happen.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>During the first Trump administration, the president&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/national\/article_f4f9ec06-1dfb-54fd-b8e5-65e861f159f7.html\">visited<\/a>&nbsp;Granite City in 2018 to highlight the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/national\/article_b0bc8988-0242-5f85-a67c-93bbb21e4d80.html\">steel industry<\/a>. The factory idled operations there in 2023 and 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Illinois lawmaker credits Trump for U.S. Steel reopening<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2869,"featured_media":2518319,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AP25339596242319.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[6413,4762,12169,3634,40173],"class_list":["post-2518318","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-illinois","tag-legislation","tag-manufacturing","tag-trump","tag-u-s-steel"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AP25339596242319.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2518318","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2869"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2518318"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2518318\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2518322,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2518318\/revisions\/2518322"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2518319"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2518318"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2518318"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2518318"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}