Specialty Steel Industry of North America
The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) is a voluntary trade association representing virtually all the producers of specialty steel in North America. Its members produce a variety of products including bar, rod, wire, angles, plate, sheet and strip, in stainless steel and other specialty steels.
Latest News
SSINA Releases Market Data for April 2012
23 July 2012 - The Specialty Steel Industry of North America has released statistical data on U.S. consumption, imports, and import penetration for YTD April 2012 compared to the same 2011 four month period.
U.S. Stainless Steel Consumption Declined in YTD March 2012
25 June 2012 - The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) has released statistical data on imports, U.S. consumption, and import penetration for the first quarter of 2012.
American Steel Industry Supports WTO Decision on Chinese Export Policies
31 January 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute, the Steel Manufacturers Association, the Specialty Steel Industry of North America, the Committee on Pipe and Tube Imports, and the United Steelworkers support the favorable decision by the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization, which held that China’s restraints on exports of various raw materials violated its WTO obligations.
Steel Industry Calls for Currency Reform Legislation
28 September 2010 - Five key steel organizations, including the American Iron and Steel Institute, have sent a letter to all the members of the U.S. House of Representatives urging their support of the amended version of H.R. 2378, The Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act.
AISI, Other Associations Call for Currency Reform for China
10 June 2010 - The American Iron and Steel Institute and five other North American steel industry trade associations have sent a letter to the U.S., Canadian and Mexican Trade and Finance Ministers urging “strong and coordinated” efforts to achieve “a large and sustained appreciation” of China’s currency.
Domestic Groups Object to Chinese Steel Trade Practices
19 May 2009 - Domestic steel industry groups issue statement highlighting Chinese efforts to politically influence ongoing legal proceedings concerning dumped and subsidized imports of oil country tubular goods.
Steel Industry Groups Petition U.S. Trade Representative
26 March 2009 - Steel industry groups direct a letter to Ambassador Ron Kirk urging him to ‘consult with other governments and to request immediate consultations’ regarding Chinese actions to boost steel exports by reintroducing or enlarging Value Added Tax rebates.
Steel Industry Groups Petition U.S. Trade Representative
26 March 2009 - Steel industry groups direct a letter to Ambassador Ron Kirk urging him to ‘consult with other governments and to request immediate consultations’ regarding Chinese actions to boost steel exports by reintroducing or enlarging Value Added Tax rebates.
Steel Industry Leaders Urge Preservation of Buy America Provisions
11 February 2009 - Steel industry groups are urging Congressional Leadership to maintain strong Buy America language in the final stimulus bill to ensure the funds will stimulate the domestic economy by putting industry workers back to work.
Steel Industry Leaders Urge Preservation of Buy America Provisions
11 February 2009 - Steel industry groups are urging Congressional Leadership to maintain strong Buy America language in the final stimulus bill to ensure the funds will stimulate the domestic economy by putting industry workers back to work.
