Vance Celebrates U.S. Steel Revival During South Carolina Visit

Vice President JD Vance visited Nucor Steel in Huger, South Carolina, to mark the Trump administration's first 100 days, celebrating what he described as the beginning of a new 'industrial renaissance' in the United States. Vance highlighted the administration's focus on reviving American manufacturing, crediting recent 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum as key to boosting domestic industry and job growth. Nucor executives and workers welcomed these protectionist policies, citing a significant increase in the company's order backlog and a positive response from investors. Vance, drawing on his family history in the steel industry, emphasized the value of manufacturing jobs and pledged to restore stable, well-paying employment in the sector. The visit also showcased the administration's stance on pairing industrial growth with environmental deregulation, as echoed by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. The event underscored broader themes of economic nationalism and blue-collar pride central to the Trump administration's agenda.