Vice President J.D. Vance Champions U.S. Industrial Renaissance at South Carolina Steel Plant
HUGER, S.C. (AP) — Vice President J.D. Vance visited Nucor Steel in Huger, South Carolina, on Thursday, highlighting the Trump administration’s commitment to revitalizing American industry. Addressing several hundred workers, Vance emphasized the significance of domestic manufacturing in strengthening the U.S. economy. "These are the products that make America work," he stated, underscoring the administration’s focus on manufacturing and energy independence. (apnews.com)
Nucor’s leadership has expressed support for the administration’s protective tariff policies, noting a 25% year-over-year increase in order backlogs as a sign of economic improvement. (apnews.com)
The event also featured appearances by South Carolina Republicans Lt. Gov. Pam Evette and Rep. Nancy Mace, both potential candidates for the state’s upcoming GOP gubernatorial primary. (apnews.com)
Vance advocated for increased domestic drilling, reiterating the administration’s reversal of previous offshore drilling bans established under President Biden. He stated, "We have started drill, baby, drilling. It means cheaper gas, and it means an America that is self-reliant." (apnews.com)
The visit underscores the administration’s ongoing efforts to bolster domestic manufacturing and energy production, aiming to position the United States as a leader in industrial innovation and self-sufficiency.
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