SC now requires American-made steel for roads, bridges and other public projects

South Carolina has enacted a law mandating that nearly all taxpayer-funded construction projects, including roads and bridges, use only American-made steel and iron. This move aims to bolster the domestic steel industry and create more jobs by supporting local manufacturing. The decision is part of a broader national trend to prioritize domestic supply chains and reduce reliance on imported materials, which could have significant implications for South Carolina's economy and the nationwide push for economic nationalism.