CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today following the news that Cleveland-Cliffs is closing their Weirton facility. The closure of Cleveland-Cliffs in Weirton, West Virginia, was announced on February 6, 2024. This closure, expected to happen in the near future, will result in the immediate loss of jobs for more than 900 workers in the area. This decision by Cleveland-Cliffs is deemed to have far-reaching consequences beyond the immediate job loss, impacting local businesses such as restaurants that receive business from the facility. Furthermore, it has been reported that a local tinplate production plant plans to idle in April, adding to the economic concerns in the region. The closure of the Cleveland-Cliffs Weirton facility and the subsequent job losses are of significant concern for the community and the state at large.

Job loss from tin mill closure provokes worry for local businesses in Ohio Valley

The closure of the Cleveland-Cliffs Weirton facility has sent shockwaves through the Ohio Valley community. Restaurants and other businesses that had been reliant on the steady stream of customers from the plant are now facing a bleak future. The closure is not only a blow to the immediate workers who will lose their jobs, but also to the wider community that relies on the economic activity generated by the facility. Furthermore, the closure of the Cleveland-Cliffs Weirton facility has highlighted the precarious future of local tinplate production, as another plant plans to idle in April. This development has raised concerns about the long-term economic prospects of the region. The closure of the Cleveland-Cliffs Weirton facility serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by local businesses and the importance of finding alternative sources of economic growth.

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• US International Trade Commission rejects duties on tin used for seafood canning
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