In a note to policymakers, the trade group outlined what it sees as the policies that will most effectively ensure a competitive environment for American steelmakers. 

The list of policy priorities includes expansion of the Section 232 steel tariffs to downstream products, continuation or reduction of the 21% corporate tax rate, and expansion of the Section 301 tariffs to apply to all steel originally melted and poured in China, regardless of where that steel is finally processed.

“The trade and tax measures enacted during the first Trump administration provided a much more competitive environment for the American steel industry and led to the industry investing billions of dollars in new and upgraded facilities, as well as in research and development to produce new advanced grades of steel for our customers,” AISI officials said.

“But our industry faces significant challenges from foreign unfair trade practices and global steel excess capacity that can fuel surges in dumped and subsidized steel imports into the U.S. market, threatening our industry and the jobs we support. 

“2025 presents an opportunity for the new administration and Congress to take a holistic look at the key issues impacting steel manufacturing.” 

You can find the full list of priorities here.