In January 2025, the American Iron and Steel Institute, representing integrated and electric arc furnace steelmakers, presented the Trump administration and the 119th Congress with the domestic steel industry’s public policy priorities.
The AISI document, “Public Policy Priorities for the American Steel Industry,” urges consideration of three sets of policy priorities:
- Enhancing existing trade measures to address foreign unfair trade practices
- Ensuring common-sense regulations that foster innovation
- Implementing tax policies to encourage new and continued investment
AISI presented the Trump administration and the 119th Congress with the domestic steel industry’s public policy priorities. Download
“2025 presents an opportunity for the new administration and Congress to take a holistic look at the key issues impacting steel manufacturing,” says Kevin Dempsey, AISI president and CEO. “As policymakers work to ensure America’s national security and strengthen our economy, AISI is urging consideration of three sets of important policy priorities on trade, tax and regulation.”
Read the full article from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
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