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American Institute for International Steel
The American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) is the only steel-related trade association which supports free trade. The Institute accomplishes its mission through advocacy, networking, communications and education.
Latest News
AIIS Announces New Executive Director
12 November 2013 - The American Institute for International Steel announces the selection of Richard Chriss as its new executive director, replacing David Phelps, who is retiring.
AIIS: Steel Imports Sag Again in September; Sluggish Economy to Blame
05 November 2013 - Steel imports declined in September compared to August by 4.1% according to preliminary government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
AIIS: U.S. Steel Exports Up in August as Flat International Markets Continue
05 November 2013 - Steel exports increased in August compared to July by 5.5%, and were down compared to August 2012 by 2.1%, according to government data released late due to the partial government shutdown in October and analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
AIIS: U.S. Imports Increase in August, Reflecting Improved Market Conditions
30 September 2013 - U.S. steel imports increased in August compared to July by 13.8% according to preliminary government reporting analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
AIIS: U.S. Exports Inch Up in July
09 September 2013 - U.S. steel exports increased in July by 2.2% over June according to government reporting analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
AIIS: Domestic Industry Files Another Trade Case
05 September 2013 - On 4 September 2013, a group of domestic producers of reinforcing bar filed antidumping cases against Turkey and Nafta partner Mexico and a countervailing duty case against Turkey, the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) reports.
AIIS: Imports Inch Up in July as Market Remains Weak Compared to 2012
27 August 2013 - U.S. steel imports increased in July compared to June by 0.6% according to preliminary data released by the government and analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
AIIS Decries ITC Decision in OCTG Trade Case
20 August 2013 - ITC Commissioners voted to continue cases against all nine countries in the cases brought by the domestic OCTG producers; the American Institute for International Steel decried the decision, noting that trade laws' purpose is not to protect profitable, growing industries.
U.S. Steel Exports Sag in June
08 August 2013 - Steel exports declined in June compared to May by 8.5% according to government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
AIIS: U.S. Steel Imports Plummet 14% in June
25 July 2013 - Steel imports declined 14% in June compared to May according to preliminary government reporting analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
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).
AIIS Questions Massive OCTG Case Filing as Overkill
02 July 2013 - The American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) believes that a trade case filed today by U.S. pipe producers against OCTG imports from 9 countries is excessive and unwarranted.
AIIS Announces Leader's Retirement Plans
01 July 2013 - The American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) announced that long standing president, David Phelps, will retire 1 October 2013 — with flexibility for transition issues.
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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.
