American Iron and Steel Institute

AISI serves as the voice of the North American steel industry in the public policy arena and advances the case for steel in the marketplace as the preferred material of choice. AISI also plays a lead role in the development and application of new steels and steelmaking technology. AISI is comprised of 23 member companies, including integrated and electric furnace steelmakers, and approximately 125 associate members who are suppliers to or customers of the steel industry. AISI's member companies represent over three quarters of both U.S. and North American steel capacity.

Latest News

A New Congress Begins, and New Leadership Takes the Helm of Steel Caucus

25 January 2019 - U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, a Pennsylvania Democrat serving the Pittsburgh region, has been named chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus.

AISI Throws Support Behind Emissions Standards Rewrite

06 August 2018 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) said it welcomes the Trump administration’s plan to revise fuel economy standards for cars and trucks.

Steel, Aluminum Industries Respond to Section 232 Decision

01 June 2018 - The steel and aluminum industries are weighing in on the Trump administration's decision to impose the Section 232 tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and the European Union. Here's what they're saying:

Here's How Much the Steel Industry Generates for the U.S. Economy

24 May 2018 - The iron and steel industry contributes more than US$520 billion to the U.S. economy and supports more than 1 million jobs at steel facilities and industry suppliers, according to an economic impact study commissioned by the American Iron and Steel Institute.

AK Steel Executive Elected as AISI Chairman

03 May 2018 - AK Steel Corp. chief executive Roger Newport has been named chairman of the American Iron and Steel Institute, the trade association has announced.

Stelco Joins American Iron and Steel Institute

27 December 2017 - Canada’s Stelco has joined the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), a trade association representing integrated and electric arc furnace producers in North America.

For Automakers, Steel May Be the Best Deal

22 August 2017 - The automakers, it seems, just can’t quit steel.

Steel Groups Offer NAFTA Recommendations

06 June 2017 - Six North American steel industry groups have issued a joint policy statement outling their wishes for a revised North American Free Trade Agreement.

General Motors Engineer to Lead Auto/Steel Partnership

13 March 2017 - A veteran automotive engineeer has been named executive director of the Auto/Steel Partnership, the organization said on Monday.

AISI Brings Aboard Tax and Trade Policy Specialist

05 January 2017 - The American Iron and Steel Institute has hired an automotive industry representative as its new tax and trade policy director.

Some Doubt China Pledge To Curb Excess Steel Capacity

08 June 2016 - China has promised to cut down its enormous steelmaking capacity by limiting new mills, eliminating antiquated mills and putting a final end to the so-called "zombie" operations that have returned from the dead.

Automaker, Supplier Honored for AHSS-Based Rear Frame That Sheds Weight, But Not Safety

11 May 2016 - The Steel Market Development Institute has recognized Honda’s North American research and development unit and automotive parts manufacturer Gestamp for their work on a project incorporating advanced, high-strength steel into hot-stamped rear frames for the Honda Civic.

AISI Chief Executive Applauds New U.S. Transportation Plan, But Says More Work Is Needed

07 December 2015 - Passage of compromise bill on transportation funding is long overdue but will enable steelmakers and their customers to plan for the future, said American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) president and CEO Thomas J. Gibson.

Steelmakers Press for Action Against China Imports

13 November 2015 - Unfairly traded steel products exported to North America pose a serious and immediate threat to the industry, the leaders of several steelmakers said on Thursday.

Steel Market Development Institute Appoints New Board Chairman

13 August 2015 - A Nucor Corp. executive has been named as the Steel Market Development Institute's board chairman, the organization has announced.

AISI: Preliminary Steel Imports Decrease 10% in June; Import Market Share at 27%

28 July 2015 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 3,049,000 net tons (NT) of steel in June 2015, including 2,458,000 net tons (NT) of finished steel (down 10.3% and 10.7%, respectively, vs. May final data).

AISI: Weekly Raw Steel Production Ticks Up 3.3% From Prior Week

17 July 2015 - The American Iron and Steel Institute released their weekly U.S. Raw Steel Production statistics for the week ending 11 July.

AISI and SMDI Launch #SummerOfSteel Roadtrip Campaign

17 July 2015 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of AISI, announced the launch of the #SummerOfSteel Roadtrip social media campaign promoting steel messaging through a digital “road trip” across North America.

AISI Releases June SIMA Imports Data; Import Market Share 27% in June

10 July 2015 - 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 June total 3,065,000 net tons (NT).