Steel News

U.S. Preliminary Steel Imports Drop 14% in June

24 July 2013 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,442,000 tons of steel in June, including 1,956,000 tons of finished steel (down 14% and 9%, respectively, vs. May final data).

U.S. Senators React to China Steel in Verrazano Bridge Repairs

17 July 2013 - The United Steelworkers (USW) flagged recent public statements and a joint letter by U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) directed at the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), urging the public agency avoid using steel from state-owned Chinese enterprises on future infrastructure projects.

AIIS: U.S. Steel Exports Increase in May But Remain Weaker Than 2012

08 July 2013 - U.S. steel exports increased in May over April by 11.6% according to government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

U.S. Import Permits Down 10% in June

03 July 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute reported that steel import permit applications for the month of June total 2,565,000 tons — this was a 10% decrease from the 2,853,000 permit tons recorded in May.

AIIS: U.S. Steel Imports Inch Up in May

26 June 2013 - U.S. steel imports increased in May over April by 2.3% based on preliminary government reporting analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

AISI: Preliminary U.S. Steel Imports Increase 2% in May

25 June 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,802,000 tons of steel in May, including 2,123,000 tons of finished steel (up 2% and down 1%, respectively, vs. April final data).

U.S. Agency Votes to Keep Antidumping Duties on Rebar Imports for Another Five Years

13 June 2013 - The U.S. International Trade Commission voted to not allow antidumping duties on rebar imports from Belarus, China, Indonesia, Latvia, Moldova, Poland, and Ukraine to expire, or sunset, so the duties will remain in place for another five years.

AIIS: U.S. Steel Exports Sag in April; Softening International Demand Evident

06 June 2013 - U.S. steel exports declined 5.3% in April compared to March, according to government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

AISI: U.S. Import Permits Up 4% in May

05 June 2013 - Based on the Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that steel import permit applications for the month of May total 2,800,000 tons.

AIIS: U.S. Steel Imports Edge Up in April, but Remain Depressed from 2012 Levels

28 May 2013 - U.S. steel imports increased 4.2% in April compared to March, according to preliminary government reporting analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

AISI: Preliminary Steel Imports Increase 4% in April

24 May 2013 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,680,000 tons of steel in April, including 2,087,000 tons of finished steel (up 4% and 1%, respectively, vs. March final data).

AIIS: U.S. Steel Exports Rise in March but Remain Below 2012 Levels

09 May 2013 - Steel exports increased in March 2013 over February 2013 by 6.1% based on government reporting analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

AISI: Import Market Share in U.S. at 23% in April

01 May 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that steel import permit applications for the month of April total 2,576,000 tons. This was a 3% decrease from the 2,650,000 permit tons recorded in March but up by 4% from the March preliminary imports total of 2,476,000 tons. 

AISI: Preliminary U.S. Steel Imports Decrease 1% in March

26 April 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,476,000 tons of steel in March, including 1,967,000 tons of finished steel (down 1% and up 4%, respectively, vs. February final data).

Canadian Agency Launches Trade Investigation into Silicon Metal from China

24 April 2013 - The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint by Québec Silicon Limited Partnership that it has suffered injury as a result of the dumping and subsidizing of silicon metal from the People's Republic of China.

U.S. Steel Imports Decline Again in March

23 April 2013 - U.S. steel imports declined again in March by 1.3% compared to February based on preliminary government reporting analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

AIIS: Weakness in NAFTA Markets Causes Concern as U.S. Steel Exports Decline Again

19 April 2013 - U.S. steel exports declined 3.8% in February 2013 compared to January according to government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

SSINA: U.S. Specialty Steel Imports Up 12.3% in January 2013

15 April 2013 - The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) has released statistical data on imports, U.S. consumption, and import penetration for January 2013.

AISI: Approval of Windsor Bridge Permit is "Great News" for Steel

15 April 2013 - The U.S. State Department issued a permit approving the construction of a new bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor in Ontario, Canada, which will enhance industry competitiveness and facilitate intra-NAFTA trade, the American Iron and Steel Institute says.

AIIS Says U.S. Port System Needs Dredging and Maintenance

10 April 2013 - The American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) is urging Congress to action on a pressing need to pass the Water Resources Development Act, with a particular focus on the provision that would require the full expenditure of funds collected under the Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) for the purpose for which it has always been intended — dredging and maintenance of the country's blue and brown water ports.