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Canadian Institute of Steel Construction Urges Strong Action from Government on Buy America on Canadian Soil
03 December 2014 - The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC), as the voice of the Canadian steel industry, is gravely concerned about the growing impact of protectionist legislation such as Buy America/Buy American that has for years prevented Canadian firms from competing on public infrastructure projects in the U.S., and is now extending its reach onto Canadian soil with the recently announced redevelopment project for the Prince Rupert Ferry Terminal in British Columbia.
AISI Tells EPA Power Plant Proposal Could Increase Electricity Costs for Steelmakers
02 December 2014 - The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed power plan could raise electricity costs, damage competitiveness and hurt American steel jobs, says the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), the trade association representing three-quarters of steel capacity in North America.
U.S. Steel Industry Group Provides Comments on China's Trade Barriers
01 December 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) is urging the U.S.’s highest ranking trade officials to bring up the critical steel issues of China’s currency manipulation, overcapacity and non-market economy status when they meet with Chinese officials at the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) on16–18 December in Chicago.
WorldAutoSteel Case Studies Stress Need For Lifecycle Mindset In Vehicle Emissions Regulations
26 November 2014 - WorldAutoSteel, the automotive group of the World Steel Association, recently released findings of two new case studies that examine the effect various automotive materials can have on total life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for light-duty truck and sport utility vehicle (SUV) classes.
U.S. Steel Industry Disappointed in Senate Keystone Vote
20 November 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) expressed disappointment that the U.S. Senate narrowly failed to advance legislation to move forward with the Keystone XL pipeline.
U.S. Steel Industry Applauds Keystone Bill Passage
20 November 2014 - On 14 November 2014, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation, H.R. 5682, by a vote of 252-161-1, to clear the way for construction of the Keystone XL pipeline which has been delayed for nearly five years due to bureaucratic hurdles.
SMA Responds to Senate Vote on Keystone XL Pipeline
19 November 2014 - A measure to approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline failed passage in the United States Senate by a 59-41 vote, falling just one vote short of the supermajority necessary for passage. The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) commented on the development.
EVRAZ North America Supports Approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline
17 November 2014 - EVRAZ North America announced it fully supports approval of the Keystone XL pipeline and is pleased the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation (by a vote of 252-161) to approve the permit application that would allow the pipeline project to move forward.
Konecranes Makes Apprenticeship Rally Cry
11 November 2014 - Leading lifting equipment specialist, Konecranes, is aiming to make its voice heard when it comes to promoting the need for continued advancements in apprenticeship provision in the UK.
SMA Remarks on Midterm Election Outcomes
06 November 2014 - The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) provided comments on the outcome of the 2014 Midterm Elections.
60 European Steel Executives: Climate Change Legislation Must Not Jeopardize Industry
07 October 2014 - On 23 and 24 October 2014, the European Union’s heads of state and governments will decide on a new, ambitious long-term energy and climate policy for Europe. In doing so, they will also be making a decision on whether industrial growth and jobs have a place in the future EU economy.
Steel Institute and Others Ramp Up Call for Currency Policy Remedies
14 August 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and allied manufacturing groups reiterated their call for strong and enforceable currency manipulation disciplines in all future trade agreements, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
AK Steel Applauds Enactment of Highway and Transportation Funding Act
11 August 2014 - AK Steel is applauding the enactment of the Highway and Transportation Funding Act, legislation that is vital to maintaining and improving America's infrastructure — much of which is made with steel.
SMA Applauds Senate Passage of Highway Trust Fund Bill
04 August 2014 - The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) commends the U.S. Senate for passing H.R. 5021 and funding the Highway Trust Fund with US$11 billion through May 2015.
AISI Lauds Passage of Bill to Fund Highway Trust Fund
16 July 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) commended the U.S. House of Representatives for approving H.R. 5021, by a vote of 367-55, which provides US$10.8 billion to restore solvency to the Highway Trust Fund through May 2015.
Annual Report on the Implementation of the EU Steel Action Plan
25 June 2014 - At today's High level expert group on the future of the European steel industry the annual report on progress in the implementation of the Steel Action Plan will be presented. The plan was devised in June 2013 to help the sector confront challenges and lay the foundations for future competitiveness by fostering innovation, creating growth and jobs.
Steel Scrap Prices Could Plummet: WSD
19 June 2014 - Global steel scrap prices could "plummet" in the coming months due to sluggish export demand and pressure from lower-priced iron ore and coke, according to two World Steel Dynamics Inc. (WSD) analysts.
USW Promotes Buy American Initiative to Save New York Jobs; Provide Massive Economic Stimulus
09 June 2014 - The United Steelworkers (USW) announced today that they have launched a campaign to urge state lawmakers to co-sponsor and pass Buy American legislation to require all NY State Procurement, such as the Port Authority of NY (PANY) and the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), to abide by Buy American rules in infrastructure projects.
AISI Says New Report Shows Continued Harm From Unfair Imports
22 May 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) said a new report ("Surging Steel Imports Put Up to Half a Million U.S. Jobs at Risk") released on 13 May reaffirms that the rising tide of foreign steel imports is harming the U.S. steel industry and diminishing the industry’s ability to fully recover from the recession.
USW: New Study Highlights Threats to U.S. Steel Sector
22 May 2014 - United Steelworkers (USW) international president Leo W. Gerard issued the following statement on the release of a study of the enormous challenges facing the U.S. steel sector from a flood of imports and rising excess global capacity in steel production.
