GRANITE CITY, Ill. - Granite City Works, a steel mill in southern Illinois, has been a vital part of the local community for years, producing steel used in cars, construction, and pipelines.

Just a few weeks ago, U.S. Steel announced plans to stop sending steel slabs to the mill, which would have led to a shutdown while keeping nearly 800 workers on payroll until 2027. But now, U.S. Steel has reversed that decision and will keep operations running at the Granite City mill indefinitely.

On Friday, U.S. Steel confirmed that it would continue processing steel slabs at Granite City Works. This change came after the Trump administration used a special veto power to influence the company’s production decisions.

At a rally across the river in Granite City, union workers gathered to celebrate t

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