WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley issued the following news release:
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 employs roughly 14% of workers in rural and metropolitan areas across 99 counties. In 2025, wages from manufacturing jobs in Iowa exceeded $16 billion. These wages from more than 200,000 jobs support Iowa families whose paychecks circulate in communities across the state to boost local businesses and expand the tax base for schools, infrastructure and services. Last year the Republican-led Congre...