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Indian firm behind Trump-announced $15bn steel mill has Russia ties
Original: Indian firm building $15bn Trump-announced steel mill has deep Russia ties https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/29/i n
Essar, the Indian conglomerate building a $15 billion steel mill announced by Donald Trump, has deep financial ties to Russia, according to an Al Jazeera investigation. The reporting indicates Russian cash helped the firm behind the project, raising questions about the factory's funding and the scrutiny surrounding the high-profile US-backed announcement.
Why now: The reported Russian links to a project personally championed by Trump draw attention amid ongoing concerns over Russian influence and sanctions.
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