Deadly Explosion at U.S. Steel Plant Exposes Ongoing Safety and Sovereignty Risks

The recent explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works, which claimed two lives and injured ten more, is not simply an industrial accident—it is a stark reminder of the ongoing dangers faced by American workers in an industry vital to our national security and economic independence. As the nation grapples with safeguarding its industrial backbone, incidents like this raise urgent questions: How can America protect its workers while preserving control over essential industries?Clairton Coke Works, located in Pennsylvania’s Mon Valley—a historic steelmaking heartland—plays a critical role in producing coke, a necessary input for steel production. This plant alone represents the...