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Trump Announces New Ohio Submarine Repair Center Ahead of Midterms
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CNBC TV18•13-10-2026, 09:45
Trump Announces New Ohio Submarine Repair Center Ahead of Midterms
- •President Donald Trump announced that Cleveland, Ohio will host a new US Submarine Component Repair Center to manufacture and maintain key submarine parts.
- •The 46,000 square foot facility stems from a defense memorandum signed by Trump in August directing plans for the industrial base.
- •The announcement was made during a rally in Youngstown, Ohio, as Trump campaigns for Republican candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
- •Republicans face tough electoral battles in Ohio, including a competitive Senate race between Jon Husted and Sherrod Brown, and a gubernatorial contest featuring Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton.
- •Trump is relying on government-backed projects and his base in key states to counter Democratic momentum amidst voter concerns over inflation and high living costs.
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President Donald Trump announced that the Pentagon will place the new US Submarine Component Repair Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
The 46,000-square-foot facility will manufacture, repair, and maintain key parts for virtually all new and existing submarines.
President Trump made the announcement during a rally on Monday, October 12, in Youngstown, Ohio.
