According to local media reports, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders announced a deal Tuesday to require US-produced steel in all state construction projects, including bridges, subways and new state buildings.
In January, Cuomo proposed a broader “Buy American” policy that would have applied to all construction materials for large state projects. The proposal was narrowed down to iron and steel materials during negotiations with lawmakers, but it will include a measure that creates a task force to study whether the state should enact similar policies with other materials such as cement and aluminum.
The state legislature is expected to pass the policy before adjourning this week.