Q&A: Manufacturing Boosts Iowa Economy
October 16, 2026
October 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Q&A: Manufacturing Boosts Iowa Economy
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Q: How important is manufacturing to Iowa's economy?
A: Iowa ranks among the top five states in the country for our manufacturing sector's impact on the state economy. It generates nearly $35 billion annually, accounting for 17% of our state's gross domestic product and employ . . .
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Q&A: Manufacturing Boosts Iowa Economy
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Q: How important is manufacturing to Iowa's economy?
A: Iowa ranks among the top five states in the country for our manufacturing sector's impact on the state economy. It generates nearly $35 billion annually, accounting for 17% of our state's gross domestic product and employ . . .