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U.S. Finished Steel Imports Jump in January
Feb. 6, 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute reported that steel import permit applications for the month of January 2013 totaled 2,629,000 tons — a 12% rise from December 2012.

U.S. Agency to Conduct Five-Year Reviews of Import Duties on Hot Rolled Steel
Feb. 4, 2013 - The U.S. International Trade Commission has voted to conduct full five-year "sunset" reviews concerning the countervailing duty orders on hot rolled steel products from India, Indonesia, and Thailand and the antidumping duty orders on hot rolled steel products from China, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Ukraine.

AIIS: Steel Imports Plummet in December
Jan. 28, 2013 - Steel imports declined 13.9% in December 2012 compared to November according to preliminary government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

U.S. Imports Decline 14% from November to December
Jan. 24, 2013 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,339,000 tons of steel in December 2012, including 1,654,000 tons of finished steel (down 14% and 19%, respectively, from November final data).

Canadian Agency to Investigate Alleged Dumping and Subsidization of Galvanized Steel Wire
Jan. 23, 2013 - The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into the alleged dumping of galvanized steel wire from China, ISrael and Spain and the alleged subsidization of these goods from China.

Asean Iron and Steel Associations Seek Review of FTA with China
Jan. 21, 2013 - In an unprecedented move, six regional iron and steel associations have joined forces seeking for a review in the Asean-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) following the dramatic influx of steel products from China into Asean especially over the past three years, said Asean Iron and Steel Council (AISC) president Chow Chong Long, the Malaysian newspaper The Star reports.

SSINA Releases U.S. Specialty Steel Market Data for October 2012
Jan. 18, 2013 - The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) has released statistical data on imports, U.S. consumption, and import penetration for YTD October 2012.

Steel Benchmarker™: U.S. Hot Rolled Band Prices Remain Weak
Jan. 16, 2013 - In its one hundred sixty third report, the SteelBenchmarker™ released 11 steel product and three U.S. scrap prices, showing increasing hot rolled band prices in China, western Europe and world export pricing but decreasing U.S. prices.

U.S. Agency Will Not Remove Duties on Clad Steel Plate Imports from Japan
Jan. 15, 2013 - The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on clad steel plate from Japan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.

Canada Will Maintain Import Duties on Hot Rolled Plate from China
Jan. 8, 2013 - The Canadian International Trade Tribunal found that the dumping of hot rolled carbon steel plate from China was likely to result in injury to the domestic market. The Canada Border Services Agency will therefore continue to impose antidumping duties on these products.

U.S. Agency Will Conduct Second Sunset Review of Duties on Line Pipe from Japan
Jan. 4, 2013 - The U.S. International Trade Commission has voted to conduct a full five- year (“sunset") review concerning the antidumping duty order on certain welded large diameter line pipe from Japan.

AIIS: U.S. Steel Imports Up in November, Market Shows Small Improvement
Jan. 4, 2013 - U.S. steel imports increased in November compared to October by 2% according to preliminary government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

AISI: December U.S. Imports Down 11% from November
Jan. 3, 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that U.S. steel import permit applications for the month of December totaled 2,358,000 tons. This was a 10% decrease from the 2,615,000 permit tons recorded in November and down 11% from the November preliminary imports total of 2,659,000 tons.

U.S. Preliminary Imports Rise 2% From October to November
Jan. 2, 2013 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,659,000 tons of steel in November, including 1,988,000 tons of finished steel (up 2% and down 6%, respectively, from October final data).

U.S. Steel Exports Increase in October
Dec. 26, 2012 - Steel exports increased in October compared to September 2012 by 12.1%, according to government reporting analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel.

SSINA Releases Stainless and Specialty U.S. Market Data for September 2012
Dec. 24, 2012 - The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) has released statistical data on imports, U.S. consumption, and import penetration for YTD September 2012.

Canadian Agency Finds Threat of Injury from Standard Pipe Imports
Dec. 14, 2012 - The Canadian International Trade Tribunal found that the dumping and subsidization of standard pipe imports from a host of countries was threatening to cause injury to the domestic injury. As a result, import duties will be applied.

OECD Steel Committee Signals Weak Growth in Global Markets But Stronger Long-Term Prospects
Dec. 10, 2012 - The growth in global steel demand is expected to be slower in the coming decade than during the previous 10 years but longer-term prospects are nevertheless favorable, according to industry and government officials at the OECD’s Steel Committee meeting in Paris on 6-7 December 2012.

CME Clearing Europe Expands its Metals Offering with Two Iron Ore Contracts
Dec. 10, 2012 - CME Clearing Europe has added two new over-the-counter iron ore contracts for clearing: Iron Ore 62% CFR China Calendar Swaps and Iron Ore 62% CFR China Average Price Options.

Canada Initiates Expiry Review of Duties on Carbon Steel Welded Pipe from China
Dec. 7, 2012 - The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has initiated an expiry review of its finding made on 20 August 2008 concerning the dumping and subsidizing of certain carbon steel welded pipe from China.

AISI: November U.S. Import Permits Up 0.7% from October; Import Share Remains at 24%
Dec. 6, 2012 - Based on the Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that steel import permit applications for the month of November totaled 2,557,000 tons.

U.S. Steel Imports Down in October
Dec. 3, 2012 - Steel imports declined in October by 2.5% compared to September according to preliminary government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

Preliminary U.S. Steel Imports Decline 2% from September to October
Nov. 28, 2012 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,540,000 tons of steel in October, including 2,059,000 tons of finished steel (down 2% and up 3%, respectively, from September final data).

Heidtman Steel Products Says Chinese Firm Owes It $7 million
Nov. 21, 2012 - A Toledo company that has supplied steel for the Detroit Three automakers and raw materials to steel mills says it was duped eight years ago by a Chinese business that claimed to have a great supply of coking coal for sale, the Toledo Blade reports.

U.S., Russia Reach Draft Deal on Hot Rolled Steel Trade
Nov. 19, 2012 - The U.S. Commerce Department said it had reached a draft agreement with the Russian government to revise a 13-year-old deal governing imports of hot-rolled steel, Reuters reports.

Specialty Steel Industry of North America Releases Market Data for August 2012
Nov. 19, 2012 - The Specialty Steel Industry of North America has released statistical data on imports, U.S. consumption, and import penetration for YTD August 2012, commenting that it is particularly tracking remarkable growth in imports of stainless plate, which are up nearly 31% over 2011 levels.

U.S. Steel Exports Sag in September on Weakening International Markets
Nov. 13, 2012 - U.S. steel exports declined in September compared to August by 9.7% according to government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

October U.S. Steel Import Licenses Up 11% Over September
Nov. 8, 2012 - U.S. steel import permit applications in October rose 11% from Septemeber's preliminary import count, and this "import surge" is not being driven by U.S. demand, the American Iron & Steel Institute says.

Time Running Out for New U.S.-Russia Steel Deal
Nov. 5, 2012 - The U.S. is poised to slap steep anti-dumping duties on Russian hot-rolled steel in early December if the two sides cannot work out a new agreement in the coming weeks, according to Reuters.

Preliminary September U.S. Imports Decline 9% vs. August
Oct. 24, 2012 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,440,000 tons of steel in September, including 1,886,000 tons of finished steel (down 9% and 8%, respectively, from August final data).

SSINA Reports U.S. Specialty Steel Imports Up 13.6% Through July
Oct. 15, 2012 - The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) has released statistical data on imports, U.S. consumption, and import penetration for year-to-date July 2012.

U.S. Steel Exports Increase in August, AIIS Reports
Oct. 15, 2012 - U.S. steel exports increased in August compared to July by 8.1% according to U.S. government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

Concerns Raised Over Price Volatility and Protectionism at worldsteel Conference
Oct. 12, 2012 - Price volatility and fear of increasing barriers to trade were on the minds of speakers and delegates at the annual conference of the World Steel Association that began in New Delhi on Wednesday, Platts reports.

SSINA Concerned With Electrical Steel Imports Into U.S.
Oct. 8, 2012 - The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) is expressing growing concern over the substantial increase in imports of grain-oriented electrical steel in 2012.

U.S. Import Permits Up 3% in September vs. August
Oct. 3, 2012 - Based on the Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute reported that steel import permit applications for the month of September totaled 2,550,000 tons.

U.S. Imports Drop Again, AIIS Reports
Sep. 26, 2012 - Steel imports declined in August by 10.9% compared to July, the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) reports based on preliminary reporting by the government.

August Preliminary U.S. Steel Import Data Shows Gains in Several Products
Sep. 25, 2012 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,475,000 tons of steel in August, including 1,929,000 tons of finished steel (down 11% and 13%, respectively, from July final data).

U.S. Steel Exports Slipped Again in July
Sep. 14, 2012 - Steel exports declined in July compared to June by 7.4%, according to government reporting analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel.

SSINA Releases Market Data for First Half of 2012
Sep. 14, 2012 - The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) has released statistical data on imports, U.S. consumption, and import penetration for the first six months of 2012.

U.S. Import License Data Shows Signficant Increases in Several Key Products
Sep. 5, 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that steel import permit applications for the month of August totaled 2,591,000 tons - an 8% decrease from the 2,824,000 permit tons recorded in July, but only a 0.3% increase from the July preliminary imports

Preliminary July Data Show Large U.S. Import Increases Continuing
Aug. 21, 2012 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,582,000 tons of steel in July, including 2,028,000 tons of finished steel (down 8% each, respectively, from June final data).

U.S. Commission Votes Not to Sunset Import Duties on German Pipe
Aug. 21, 2012 - In the final results of a five-year sunset review, the U.S. International Trade Commission determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on certain seamless carbon and alloy steel standard, line, and pressure pipe from Germany would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.

SSINA Releases Market Data for May 2012
Aug. 15, 2012 - The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) has released statistical data on imports, U.S. consumption, and import penetration for YTD May 2012.

Canadian Tribunal Initiates Final Inquiry in Standard Pipe Trade Case
Aug. 15, 2012 - The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a final injury inquiry respecting the dumping of carbon steel standard pipe imports from the Chinese Taipei, India, Oman, Korea, Thailand, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates.

Canada Agency Makes Affirmative Preliminary Determination in Standard Pipe Unfair Trade Case
Aug. 13, 2012 - The Canada Border Services Agency made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidization of carbon steel welded pipe from several countries including Chinese Taipei, India, Oman, Korea, Thailand, Turkey and the UAE.

AIIS: U.S. Steel Exports Fell in June; Concern about Direction of International Markets
Aug. 13, 2012 - U.S. steel exports declined 7.2% in June 2012 compared to May 2012, according to government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

July Data Indicate Large U.S. Import Increases Continuing in Certain Key Products
Aug. 2, 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute reported that steel import permit applications for the month of July totaled 2,627,000 tons - an 8% decrease from the 2,855,000 permit tons recorded in June, but a 1% increase from the June preliminary imports total of 2,593,000 tons.

Imports Fall in June on Softening Demand in U.S. Market
Jul. 25, 2012 - Total steel imports in June 2012 were 2.592 million tons, according to preliminary data from the U.S. government, compared to 3.064 million tons in May 2012, a 15.4% decrease, and a 4.2% decrease compared to June 2011.

Finished Steel Imports Declined in June, But Up 22% in First Half of 2012
Jul. 25, 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,098,000 tons of finished steel in June, resulting in the finished steel import market share of 23% for the month.

SSINA Releases Market Data for April 2012
Jul. 23, 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.

India Escalates U.S. Steel Duties Dispute at WTO
Jul. 13, 2012 - India has asked the World Trade Organization to set up a panel to adjudicate on its dispute with the United States over U.S. duties on some imports of Indian steel products, the WTO said on Friday.

U.S. Imports Fell 5% in June, But Import Market Share Remained at 24%
Jul. 6, 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute reported steel import permit applications for the month of June totaled 2,796,000 tons - a 5% decline from May import levels.

Import Pipe Negatively Affects Energex Tube's Canadian Facility
Jul. 3, 2012 - Energex Tube, a division of JMC Steel Group, announced that due to the increased flow of import pipe products into Canada, it will be forced to reduce staffing levels at its Dain Avenue plant.

U.S. Steel Imports Dropped 6% in May
Jun. 27, 2012 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,945,000 tons of steel in May, including 2,323,000 tons of finished steel (down 6% each, respectively, from April final data). The 2.3 million tons of finished steel imports in May was the second highest monthly total in 2012, below only the April tonnage.

U.S. Stainless Steel Consumption Declined in YTD March 2012
Jun. 25, 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.

AISI: New International Trade Crossing Is Product of Innovative Joint Agreement Between the U.S. and Canada
Jun. 18, 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) lauded an agreement between the U.S. and Canada to build the New International Trade Crossing bridge, a development that the North American steel industry and its major customers groups have aggressively advocated for over the past five years.

USITC Upholds Import Duties on Certain Pipe and Tube After Five-Year Sunset Review
Jun. 14, 2012 - The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that revoking the existing countervailing duty order on certain circular welded pipe and tube from Turkey and the antidumping duty orders on these products from Brazil, India, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.

Canacero Monitoring Unfair Steel Imports into Mexico
Jun. 13, 2012 - Mexico's steel and iron ore association, Canacero, has started to monitor steel imports through a new program which aims to detect and fight unfairly undervalued transactions.

Finished Steel Imports in May Were Near 2012 Peak Monthly Level; Import Market Share Remains at 24%
Jun. 6, 2012 - Based on the U.S. Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that steel import permit applications for the month of May totaled 2,895,000 net tons (NT).

Continued Surge Pushes Preliminary Finished Steel Imports up 5% in April
May 24, 2012 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,997,000 net tons of steel in April, down 2% from March final data according to the latest report from AISI. Finished steel imports were up 5% through the same period.

SSINA Releases February 2012 Market Data
May 21, 2012 - Imports of total stainless steel in YTD February 2012 were 127,795 tons, a 0.7% increase compared to YTD February 2011, according to recently released statistical data from the Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA).

SSINA Reports Continued Surges in Electrical Steel Imports
May 14, 2012 - The Specialty Steel Industry of North America is expressing concern about surging imports of grain-oriented electrical steel, which is showing the potential for significant import increases for both value and quantity, based on year-to-date imports through March 2012.

Finished Steel Imports Up 11% in April
May 3, 2012 - Total steel import permit applications reached 3,074,000 net tons for the month of April, a 5% decrease from the 3,248,000 permit tons recorded in March according to the latest report from AISI. Import tonnage for finished steel was up 11% over the same period.

Preliminary Steel Imports Up 7% in March
Apr. 26, 2012 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,899,000 net tons of steel in March, up 7% from February final data according to the latest report AISI. Finished steel imports were up 4% through the same period.

SSINA Releases Market Data for January 2012
Apr. 19, 2012 - Imports of total stainless steel in YTD January 2012 were 70,107 tons, a 4.7% increase compared to a year ago, according to recently released statistical data from the Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA).

Finished Steel Imports up 13% in March
Apr. 5, 2012 - The U.S. imported a total of 3,144,000 net tons of steel in March, up 22% from February final data, according to the latest report from AISI. Finished steel imports were up 21% over the same period.

Preliminary Steel Imports Decline 5% in February
Mar. 28, 2012 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,689,000 net tons of steel in February, down 5% from January final data, according to the latest report from AISI. Finished steel imports were down 7% through the same period.

Stainless Imports up 18% Through YTD December 2011
Mar. 15, 2012 - Imports of total stainless steel in YTD December 2011 totaled 782,838 tons, an 18.1% increase compared to YTD December 2010, according to data from the Specialty Steel Industry of North America. Imports of total specialty steel increased 19.8% in YTD December 2011, to 1,008,750 tons, compared to the same period a year ago.

YTD Finished Steel Imports up 29% through February
Mar. 8, 2012 - Total steel import permit applications reached 2,549,000 net tons for February 2012, a 10% decrease from 2,826,000 permit tons recorded in January according to the most recent report from AISI. Through the first two months of 2012, finished steel imports were 4.1 million net tons, up 29% vs. the same period last year.

Finished Steel Imports Climb 31% in January
Feb. 23, 2012 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,546,000 net tons of steel in January, up 23% from December final data, according to the latest report from AISI. Finished steel imports were up 31% over the same period.

Stainless Imports up 22% Through YTD November 2011
Feb. 20, 2012 - Total stainless imports reached 728,648 tons through YTD November 2011, a 21.8% increase compared to YTD November 2010 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports (comprising stainless steel, alloy tool steel and electrical steel) reached 937,322 tons through the same period, a 22.8% increase.

Total Steel Import Permit Tons up 21% in January
Feb. 3, 2012 - Total steel import permit applications reached 2,691,000 net tons for the month of January 2012, a 21% increase from the 2,230,000 permit tons recorded in December according to the most recent report from AISI.

Preliminary Finished Steel Imports Up 15% in 2011 vs. 2010
Jan. 25, 2012 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,997,000 net tons of steel in December, down 6% vs. the November final data, according to the latest report from AISI. Finished steel imports were down 9% through the same period.

Stainless Imports up 24.9% Through YTD October 2011
Jan. 16, 2012 - Total stainless imports reached 664,583 tons through YTD October 2011 a 24.9% increase compared to YTD October 2010 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports (comprising stainless steel, alloy tool steel and electrical steel) reached 850,948 tons through the same period, a 25.5% increase.

Finished Steel Import Permit Tons up 16% in 2011 vs. 2010
Jan. 6, 2012 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,208,000 net tons for the month of December 2011, a 9% increase from the 2,027,000 permit tons recorded in November 2011 according to the latest report from AISI.

Preliminary Steel Imports Down 10% in November
Dec. 29, 2011 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,107,000 net tons of steel in November, down 10% vs. the October final data according to the latest report from AISI. Finished steel imports were down 13% through the same period.

Stainless Imports up 31% Through YTD September 2011
Dec. 15, 2011 - Total stainless imports reached 606,917 tons through YTD September 2011, a 30.9% increase compared to YTD September 2010 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports (comprising stainless steel, alloy tool steel and electrical steel) reached 773,137 tons through the same period, a 30.3% increase.

Steel Import Permits Down 14% in November
Dec. 9, 2011 - Steel import permit applications totaled 1,984,000 net tons for the month of November, a 14% decrease from the 2,309,000 permit tons recorded in October according to the latest report from AISI.

Preliminary Finished Steel Imports Up 4% in October
Nov. 23, 2011 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,192,000 net tons of steel in October, down 3% vs. September final data according to the latest report from AISI. Finished steel imports were up 4% through the same period.

Imports of Stainless Pipe and Tube up Substantially in 2011
Nov. 18, 2011 - Imports of seamless stainless steel pipe and tube are up substantially in 2011 over the same period in 2010, according to the latest report from the Stainless Steel Tube Trade Advancement Committee.

Stainless Imports up 35% Through YTD August 2011
Nov. 10, 2011 - Total stainless imports reached 557,407 tons through YTD August 2011, a 34.4% increase compared to YTD August 2010 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports (comprising stainless steel, alloy tool steel and electrical steel) reached 704,798 tons through the same period, a 33.7% increase.

Steel Import Market Share Still at 22% in October Despite 3% Dip in Import Permits
Nov. 3, 2011 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,192,000 net tons for the month of October, a 3% decrease from the 2,269,000 permit tons recorded in September according to the latest report from AISI.

Preliminary Steel Imports Decline 9% in September
Oct. 26, 2011 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,238,000 net tons of steel in September, down 9% from August final data according to the latest report from AISI. Finished steel imports were also down 9% through the same period.

Stainless Imports up 39% through YTD July 2011
Oct. 25, 2011 - Total stainless imports reached 488,826 tons through YTD July 2011, a 38.6% increase compared to YTD July 2010 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports (comprising stainless steel, alloy tool steel and electrical steel) reached 615,409 tons through the same period, a 37.2% increase.

Steel Import Permits Down 11% in September
Oct. 6, 2011 - Steel import permit applications reached 2,221,000 net tons for the month of September, an 11% decrease from the 2,481,000 permit tons recorded in August according to the latest report from AISI.

Preliminary Steel Imports Decline 7% in August
Sep. 28, 2011 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,440,000 net tons of steel in August, down 7% from July final data according to the latest report from AISI. Finished steel imports were down 13% over the same period.

Stainless Imports up 39% through YTD June 2011
Sep. 12, 2011 - Total stainless imports reached 406,269 tons through YTD June 2011, 39.2% increase compared to YTD June 2010 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports (comprising stainless steel, alloy tool steel and electrical steel) reached 514,354 tons through the same period, a 38.3% increase compared to YTD June 2010.

Steel Import Permits Down 3% in August
Sep. 8, 2011 - Steel import permit applications reached 2,446,000 net tons for the month of August, a 3% decrease from the 2,520,000 permit tons recorded in July according to the latest report from AISI.

Stainless Imports up 42% through YTD May 2011
Aug. 29, 2011 - Total stainless steel imports reached 335,588 tons through YTD May 2011, a 42.4% increase compared to YTD May 2010 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports reached 427,616 tons through the same period, a 41.8% increase compared to YTD May 2010.

Preliminary Finished Steel Imports Decline 4% in July
Aug. 25, 2011 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,584,000 net tons of steel in July, down 5% from June final data, according to the latest report from AISI. Finished steel imports were down 4% over the same period.

Steel Import Permits Down 13% in July
Aug. 4, 2011 - Steel import permit applications reached 2,447,000 net tons for the month of July, a 13% decrease from the 2,797,000 permit tons recorded in June according to the latest report from AISI.

Preliminary Finished Steel Imports Increase 5% in June
Jul. 29, 2011 - The U.S. imported 2,110,000 net tons of finished steel in June, up 5% from May final data according to the latest report from AISI.

Stainless Imports up 43% through YTD April
Jul. 22, 2011 - Total stainless steel imports reached 262,705 tons through YTD April 2011, a 43.0% increase compared to YTD April 2010 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports reached 336,236 tons through the same period, a 43.6% increase compared to YTD April 2010.

Finished Steel Import Permits Up 15% in June
Jul. 7, 2011 - Steel import applications reached 2,734,000 net tons for the month of June, a 2% increase from the May preliminary imports total of 2,692,000 net tons according to the latest report from AISI.

Preliminary Steel Imports Increase 6% in May
Jun. 22, 2011 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,692,000 net tons of steel in May, up 6% from April final data, according to the latest report from AISI.

Stainless Imports up More than 50% Through YTD March 2011
Jun. 17, 2011 - Total stainless imports reached 198,619 ton through YTD March 2011, a 50.6% increase compared to YTD March 2010 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached in 255,551 tons over the same period, a 53.9% increase compared to YTD March 2010.

Steel Import Permits Down 6% in May
Jun. 2, 2011 - Steel import permit applications reached 2,579,000 net tons for the month of May, a 6% decrease from the 2,746,000 permit tons recorded in April according to the latest report from AISI.

Preliminary Steel Imports Increase 3% in April
May 27, 2011 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,535,000 net tons of steel in April, up 3% from March final data according to the latest report from AISI.

Stainless Imports through February More than 50% Higher than YTD 2010
May 18, 2011 - Total stainless imports reached 126,885 tons in YTD February 2011, a 51.4% increase compared to YTD February 2010 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports (comprising stainless steel, alloy tool steel and electrical steel) over the same period were 166,205 tons, a 56.1% increase.

Steel Import Permits up 7% in April
May 5, 2011 - Steel import permit applications reached 2,626,000 net tons for the month of April, a 7% increase from the 2,455,000 permit tons recorded in March according to the latest report from AISI.

Preliminary Steel Imports Rebound 33% in March
Apr. 28, 2011 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,446,000 net tons of steel in March, up 33% from February final data according to the latest report from AISI. Finished steel imports increased 29% over the same period.

Steel Import Permits Up 24% in March
Apr. 7, 2011 - Steel import applications reached a total of 2,378,000 net tons for the month of March, a 24% increase from the 1,914,000 permit tons recorded in February according to the latest report from AISI.

Stainless, Specialty Imports Finish 2010 Nearly 70% Above 2009
Mar. 25, 2011 - Total stainless imports reached 662,695 tons in YTD December 2010, a 69.6% increase compared to the comparable year-ago period, according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 842,055 tons through the same period, a 70.4% increase compared to last year.

Preliminary Steel Imports Decline 16% in February
Mar. 23, 2011 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,777,000 net tons of steel in February, down 16% from January final data according to the latest report from AISI.

Stainless, Specialty Imports Continue to Climb through YTD November 2010
Mar. 4, 2011 - Total stainless imports reached 598,182 tons in YTD November 2010, a 71.7% increase compared to the comparable year-ago period, according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports reached 763,015 tons through the same period, a 72.5% increase compared to the comparable year-ago period.

Steel Import Permits Down 13% in February
Mar. 3, 2011 - Steel import applications reached a total of 1,815,000 net tons net tons for the month of February, a 13% decrease from the 2,081,000 permit tons recorded in January according to the latest report from AISI.

Finished Steel Imports Rise by 8% in January
Feb. 24, 2011 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,048,000 net tons of steel in January, up 10% from December final data according to the latest report from AISI.

Total, Finished Steel Import Permits Up 8.6%, 11% in January
Feb. 3, 2011 - Steel import permit applications reached a total of 2,011,000 net tons for the month of January, an 8.6% increase from the 1,852,000 permit tons recorded in December according to the latest report from AISI.

Preliminary 2010 Steel Imports up 47% vs. 2009
Jan. 26, 2011 - The U.S. imported a total 1,811,000 net tons of steel in December, up 1% from November final data, according to the latest report from AISI. The total included 1,445,000 net tons of finished steel, down 3% from November final data.

YTD Stainless, Specialty Imports Holding Steady through October
Jan. 24, 2011 - Total stainless steel imports reached 532,053tons in YTD October 2010, a 72.3% increase compared to the comparable year-ago period according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel reached 677,843tons through the same period, a 71.2% increase compared to the comparable year-ago period.

Steel Import Permit Tons Hold Steady through December
Jan. 6, 2011 - Steel import permit applications reached a total of 1,814,000 net tons for the month of December, a 0.4% decrease from the 1,808,000 permit tons recorded in November according to the latest report from AISI.

Preliminary Steel Imports Dip 5% in November
Dec. 30, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,784,000 net tons of steel in November, down 5% from October final data according to the latest report from AISI. Finished steel imports were down 6% over the same period.

YTD Stainless, Specialty Imports up More than 70% through September
Dec. 15, 2010 - Total stainless steel imports reached 463,783 tons in YTD September 2010, a 72.6% increase compared to the comparable year-ago period according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel — stainless, alloy tool and electrical steel — reached 593,200 tons through the same period, a 69.9% increase.

Steel Import Permits Dip 11% in November
Dec. 2, 2010 - Steel import permit applications reached a total of 1,672,000 net tons for the month of November, an 11% decrease from the 1,870,000 permit tons recorded in October according to the latest report from AISI.

Preliminary Steel Imports Decline 14% in October
Nov. 24, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,791,000 net tons of steel in October, down 14% from September final data, according to the most recent report from AISI.

YTD Specialty Steel Imports up More than 75% through August
Nov. 19, 2010 - Total stainless steel imports reached 414,880 tons in YTD August 2010, a 76.6% increase compared to the comparable year-ago period according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel reached 527,245 tons through the same period, up 71.1%.

Steel Import Permits Down 13% in October
Nov. 4, 2010 - Steel import permit applications reached a total of 1,812,000 net tons for the month of October, a 13% decrease from the 2,075,000 permit tons recorded in September, according to the latest report from AISI.

YTD Stainless Imports up More than 70% through July 2010
Oct. 29, 2010 - Total stainless steel imports reached 352,762 tons in YTD July 2010, a 70.5% increase compared to the comparable year-ago period according to the latest report SSINA. Total specialty steel imports were up 63.1% through the same period.

Preliminary Steel Imports Slide Another 3% in September
Oct. 27, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,107,000 net tons of steel in September, down 3% from August data according to the latest report from AISI. The September total includes 1,589,000 net tons of finished steel, down 6% from August data.

Steel Import Permits Dip 11% in September
Oct. 7, 2010 - Steel import permit applications reached a total of 2,007,000 net tons for the month of September, an 11% decrease from the 2,252,000 permit tons recorded in August, according to the latest report from AISI.

Preliminary Steel Imports Slip 11% in August
Sep. 29, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,155,000 net tons of steel in August, down 11% from July data, according to the latest report from AISI. The August total included 1,668,000 net tons of finished steel, down 8% from July data.

YTD Stainless Steel Imports up 66% Through June 2010
Sep. 22, 2010 - Total stainless steel imports reached 291,841 tons in YTD June 2010, a 66.0% increase compared to the comparable year-ago period according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports were up 56.1% through the same period.

Steel Import Permits Decrease 15% in August
Sep. 2, 2010 - Steel import permit applications reached a total of 2,082,000 net tons for August, a 15% decrease from the 2,436,000 permit tons recorded in July and a 14% decrease from the July preliminary imports total of 2,415,000 net tons, according to the latest report from AISI.

Preliminary Steel Imports up 19% in July
Aug. 25, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,415,000 net tons of steel in July, up 19% from June data, according to the latest report from AISI. Finished steel imports were up 15% from June data.

Stainless Steel Imports up 60% Through May 2010
Aug. 23, 2010 - Total stainless steel imports reached 235,739 tons in YTD May 2010, 60.0% increase compared to the comparable year-ago period according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports were up 46.7% through the same period.

Steel Import Permits Increase 15% in July
Aug. 5, 2010 - Steel import permit applications reached a total of 2,323,000 net tons for the month of July, a 15% increase from the 2,023,000 permit tons recorded in June and a 17% increase from the June preliminary imports total, according to the latest report from AISI.

Preliminary Steel Imports up 35% through First Half of 2010
Jul. 28, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,982,000 net tons of steel in June, down 14% vs. May final data according to the latest report from AISI.

Stainless Steel Imports Up 53% through April 2010
Jul. 26, 2010 - Total stainless steel imports reached 183,761 tons for YTD April 2010 a 52.8% increase compared to the comparable year-ago period according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports (comprising stainless steel, alloy tool steel and electrical steel) were up 37.8% through the same period.

June Steel Import Permits Decline 15% from May
Jul. 8, 2010 - Steel import permit applications reached a total of 1,955,000 net tons for the month of June, a 15% decrease from the 2,297,000 permit tons recorded in May according to the latest report from AISI.

First Quarter Stainless Steel Imports 44% Ahead of Q1-2009
Jul. 2, 2010 - Total stainless steel imports reached 131,894 tons for YTD March 2010, a 44.1% increase compared to YTD March 2009 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports (comprising stainless steel, alloy tool steel and electrical steel) were up 23.8% through the same period.

Preliminary Steel Imports Rise 7% in May
Jun. 23, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,226,000 net tons of steel in May, up 7% vs. April final data and the 3rd consecutive monthly increase according to the latest report from AISI.

Steel Import Permits Increase 4% in May
Jun. 3, 2010 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,148,000 net tons for the month of May, a 4% increase from the 2,060,000 permit tons recorded in April, according to the latest report from AISI.

SSINA Releases Market Data for February 2010
May 27, 2010 - Total stainless steel imports reached 83,832 tons for YTD February 2010, a 32.2% increase compared to YTD February 2009 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports (comprising stainless steel, alloy tool steel and electrical steel) were up 14.2% through the same period.

Preliminary April Steel Imports Pass January 2009 Benchmark
May 26, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,072,000 net tons of steel in April, up 1% vs. March final data and the highest monthly total since January 2009 according to the latest report from AISI.

Steel Import Permits Drop 3% in April
May 7, 2010 - Steel import permit applications totaled 1,968,000 net tons for the month of April, a 3% decrease from the 2,027,000 permit tons recorded in March according to the latest report from AISI.

Preliminary Steel Imports Increase 25% in March
Apr. 28, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,971,000 net tons of steel in March, up 25% vs. February final data and the highest monthly total since January 2009 according to the latest report from AISI.

SSINA Releases January Market Data
Apr. 23, 2010 - Imports of total specialty steel (comprising stainless steel, alloy tool steel, and electrical steel) in January were 55,266 tons, an 8.8% increase compared to January 2009, according to the latest statistical data released by the Specialty Steel Industry of North America.

Total Steel Import Permits Increase 20% in March
Apr. 8, 2010 - Steel import permit applications totaled 1,971, 000 net tons for the month of March, a 20% increase from the 1,644,000 permit tons recorded in February according to the latest report from AISI.

Stainless, Specialty Imports Down More than 45% through Year-End 2009
Mar. 30, 2010 - Total stainless imports reached 390,831 tons through December 2009, a 46.4% decrease compared to YTD December 2008 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 390,831 tons through the same period, a 47.8% decrease compared to YTD December 2008.

Preliminary Steel Imports Decrease 5% in February
Mar. 24, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,574,000 net tons of steel in February, down 5% vs. January final data according to the latest report from AISI.

Steel Import Permits Decline 7% in February
Mar. 5, 2010 - Steel import permit applications totaled 1,530,000 net tons for the month of February, a 7% decrease from the 1,644,000 permit tons recorded in January according to the latest report from AISI.

YTD Stainless, Specialty Imports Down 50% through November 2009
Feb. 25, 2010 - Total stainless imports reached 348,431 tons through November 2009, a 49.9% decrease compared to YTD November 2008 according to the latest report from the SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 442,265 tons through the same period, a 50.6% decrease compared to YTD November 2008.

Preliminary Steel Imports Increase 16% in January
Feb. 24, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,634,000 net tons of steel in January, up 16% vs. December final data according to the latest report from AISI.

Steel Import Permits Rise 12% in January
Feb. 4, 2010 - Steel import applications reached 1,537,000 net tons for the month of January, a 12% increase from the 1,377,000 permit tons recorded in December 2009 according to the latest report from AISI.

Preliminary Finished Steel Imports Up 11% in December
Jan. 28, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,396,000 net tons of steel in December 2009, up 1% vs. November final data, according to the latest report from AISI.

Stainless, Specialty Imports Still Down More than 50% through October
Jan. 18, 2010 - Total stainless imports reached 308,874 tons through October 2009, a 52.5% decrease compared to YTD October 2008 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 396,033 tons through the same period, a 52.5% decrease compared to YTD October 2008.

SSINA Data Shows Stainless Steel Imports, Consumption Down
Jan. 11, 2010 - Imports of total stainless steel in YTD September 2009 were 268,732 tons, a 54.9% decrease compared to the same period of 2008, according to data recently released by The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA). U.S. consumption was 991,809 tons, down 34.3%.

Steel Import Permits Decline 9% in December
Jan. 7, 2010 - Steel import permit applications reached 1,326,000 net tons for the month of December, a 9% decrease from the 1,450,000 permit tons recorded in November 2009, according to the latest report from AISI.

Preliminary Steel Imports Dip 19% in November
Dec. 23, 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,321,000 net tons of steel in November 2009, down 19% from October final data, according to the latest report from AISI.

YTD Stainless, Specialty Imports Down More than 50% through August
Dec. 7, 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 234,989tons through August 2009, a 56.8% decrease compared to YTD August 2008 according to the latest report from the SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 308,239 tons through the same period, a 55.4% decrease compared to YTD August 2008.

November Steel Import Permits Down 11%
Dec. 3, 2009 - Steel import permit applications reached 1,386,000 net tons for the month of November, an 11% decrease from the 1,561,000 permit tons recorded in October 2009, according to the latest report from AISI.

Preliminary Steel Imports Rise Again in October
Nov. 25, 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,560,000 net tons of steel in October 2009, a 29% increase compared to September final data, according to the latest report from AISI.

YTD Stainless, Specialty Imports Still Down Through July
Nov. 13, 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 206,931 tons through July 2009, a 57.1% decrease compared to YTD July 2008 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 275,032 tons through the same period, a 55.2% decrease compared to YTD July 2008.

Steel Import Permits Rise 16% in October
Nov. 5, 2009 - Steel import permit applications reached 1,491000 net tons for the month of October, a 16% increase from the 1,283,000 permit tons recorded in September 2009 according to the latest report from AISI.

Preliminary Steel Imports Increase 23% in September
Oct. 28, 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,204,000 net tons of steel in September 2009, an increase of 23% compared to August final data, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.

Steel Import Permits Reach Highest Total since March
Oct. 8, 2009 - Steel import applications totaled 1,252,000 net tons in September, a 26% increase from the 997,000 permit tons recorded in August 2009, according to the latest report from AISI.

Stainless, Specialty Imports Still Down More than 50% through June
Sep. 29, 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 175,783 tons through June 2009, a 57.1% decrease compared to YTD June 2008 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 238,274 tons through the same period, a 54.2% decrease compared to YTD June 2008.

Preliminary Steel Imports Decline 14% in August
Sep. 23, 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 855,000 net tons of steel in August, the lowest import total to date for 2009, according to the latest report form AISI.

Stainless, Specialty Imports Down 64% through May
Sep. 15, 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 147,354 tons through May 2009, a 63.6% decrease compared to YTD May 2008 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 205,558 tons through the same period, a 53.0% decrease compared to YTD May 2008.

Steel Imports Decline in August; Sheet Products Increase
Sep. 4, 2009 - Steel import permit applications totaled 952,000 net tons for the month of August, according to the latest AISI report.

Preliminary Steel Imports Up 14% in July
Aug. 26, 2009 - The U.S. imported 985,000 net tons of steel in July 2009, the first monthly increase in 2009 according to the latest report from AISI.

Steel Imports Log First Monthly Increase in 2009
Aug. 6, 2009 - Steel import permit applications totaled 951,000 net tons for the month of July, a 5% increase from permit tons recorded in June, according to the latest report from AISI.

Steel Imports Down 18% in June
Jul. 30, 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 849,000 net tons of steel in June 2009, an 18% decrease vs. May final data, according to the latest report from AISI.

Stainless, Specialty Imports Still Down 56% through April
Jul. 21, 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 120,228 tons through April, a 55.8% decrease compared to YTD April 2008 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 169,903 tons through the same period, a 51.6% decrease compared to YTD April 2008.

Steel Imports Drop 23% in June
Jul. 2, 2009 - Steel import permit applications totaled 810,000 net tons for the month of June, a 23% decrease from the previous month according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI).

Steel Imports Slip 17% in May
Jun. 24, 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,020,000 net tons of steel in May 2009, an 11% decrease vs. April final data, according to the latest report from AISI.

Steel Imports Slide 15% in May
Jun. 4, 2009 - Steel import permit applications totaled 1,015,000 net tons for the month of May, a 15% decrease from April 2009 permit tons and a 16% decrease from the April preliminary imports total according to the latest report from AISI.

Steel Imports Decline 21% in April 2009
May 29, 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,214,000 net tons of steel in April 2009, a 21% decrease vs. March final data, according to the latest report from AISI.

Stainless, Specialty Imports Still Down through February as Consumption Lags
May 20, 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 63,391 tons through February 2009, a 51.3% decrease compared to YTD February 2008 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 93,272 tons through the same period, a 44.6% decrease compared to YTD February 2008.

Steel Imports Drop 22% in April
May 7, 2009 - Steel import applications totaled 1,170,000 net tons for the month of April 2009, a 22% decrease from March 2009 permit tons and the March preliminary imports total, according to the latest report from AISI.

Steel Imports Slip 5% in March
Apr. 29, 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,505,000 net tons of steel in March 2009, a 5% decrease vs. February final data, according to the latest report from AISI.

Commerce to Issue Duties on Welded Steel Line Pipe from China
Apr. 27, 2009 - The U.S. Department of Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order on imports of circular welded carbon quality steel line pipe from China, following the ITC’s finding of material injury due to imports of these products from China.

Stainless, Specialty Steel Imports Still Down Through January 2009
Apr. 20, 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 20,156 tons through January 2009, a 50.1% decrease compared to YTD January 2008, according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 37,080 tons through the same period, a 39.8% decrease compared to YTD January 2008.

Steel Imports Drop 9% in March
Apr. 2, 2009 - Steel import permit applications totaled 1,416,000 net tons for the month of March, a 9% decrease from the February preliminary imports total, according to the latest report from the AISI.

Steel Imports Dip 34% in February
Mar. 25, 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,553,000 net tons of steel in February 2009, a 34% decrease vs. January final data, according to the latest report from AISI.

Total Stainless Imports Dip 4.8% in 2008 as Domestic Consumptions Sags
Mar. 20, 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 728,487 tons through the end of December 2008, a 4.8% decrease compared to YTD December 2007 as consumption of total stainless steel products dips to its lowest levels since 1992, according to the latest report from the Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA).

Finished Steel Imports Surge 15% in January
Feb. 25, 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,343,000 net tons of steel in January 2009, a 13% increase vs. December final data, according to the latest report from AISI.

Stainless, Specialty Imports Dip Slightly Through November as Consumption Slumps
Feb. 20, 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 695,256 tons through the first eleven months of 2008, a 2.2% decrease compared to YTD November 2007 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 895,714 tons through the same period, a 1.5% decrease compared to YTD November 2007.

Steel Imports Increase Market Share to 32% in Fourth Quarter
Jan. 29, 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,987,000 net tons of steel in December 2008, a 17% decrease vs. November final data, according to the latest report from AISI

Stainless, Specialty Imports Nearly Steady Through October
Jan. 20, 2009 - Total stainless steel imports reached 650,517 tons through the first ten months of 2008, a 1.4% decrease compared to YTD October 2007, according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports (comprising stainless steel, alloy tool steel and electrical steel) reached 833,209 tons in the same period, a 0.1% decrease compared to YTD October 2007.

Steel Imports Down 5% by the End of 2008
Jan. 8, 2009 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,009,000 net tons for the month of December, a 15% decrease from the 2,366,000 permit tons recorded in November 2008, and a 10% decline from the November preliminary imports total of 2,241,000 net tons, according to the latest report from AISI.

Steel Imports Slip 28% in November
Dec. 24, 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,241,000 net tons of steel in November 2008, a 28% decrease vs. October final data, according to the latest report from AISI.

Steel Imports Continue to Slide through November
Dec. 24, 2008 - Northwest Pipe will supply approximately 15,000 feet of 54-inch steel pipe for the Tecate Hydroelectric Project, an engineered and custom-fabricated piping system located in the Rancho Tecate area.

Stainless, Specialty Imports See Slight Dip in September 2008
Dec. 15, 2008 - ABSTRACT: Total stainless steel imports reached 595,648 tons through the first nine months of 2008, a 1.7% decrease from YTD September 2007, according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 760,368 tons in the same period, a 0.3% decrease compared to YTD September 2007.

Steel Import Permit Applications Fall in November
Dec. 4, 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,277,000 net tons for the month of November, a 23% decrease from the 2,967,000 permit tons recorded in October 2008, according to the latest report from the AISI.

Steel Imports Inch up Slightly in October 2008
Nov. 26, 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,964,000 net tons of steel in October 2008, a 1% increase vs. September final data according to the latest report from AISI.

Stainless, Specialty Imports Steady through August
Nov. 14, 2008 - Total stainless steel imports reached 543,757 tons through the first eight months of 2008, a 1.3% decrease compared to YTD August 2007, according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 691,306 tons in the same period, a 0.4% decrease compared to YTD August 2007.

Steel Import Permit Applications Virtually Unchanged in October
Nov. 6, 2008 - Steel import applications totaled 2,908,000 net tons for the month of October, was a 1% increase from the 2,867,000 permit tons recorded in September 2008, and a 0.5% decrease from the September preliminary imports total of 2,921,000 net tons, according to the latest report from AISI.

Steel Imports Rebound 15% in September
Oct. 29, 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,921,000 net tons of steel in September 2008, a 15% increase vs. August final data according to the latest report from AISI. The total included 2,428,000 net tons of finished steel, up 18% vs. August final data.

Stainless, Specialty Imports Continue Their Slow Climb through July
Oct. 14, 2008 - Total stainless steel imports reached 482,223 tons through the first seven months of 2008, a 0.7% decrease compared to YTD July 2007, according to the latest report from the Specialty Steel Industry of North America. Total specialty imports increased 0.2% over the same period.

Steel Import Permit Applications Expand 9% in September
Oct. 9, 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,684,000 net tons for the month of September, a 9% increase from the 2,460,000 permit tons recorded in August 2008, and a 14% increase from the August preliminary imports total of 2,346,000 net tons, according to the latest report from AISI.

Steel Imports Slip 19% in August
Sep. 24, 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,346,000 net tons of steel in August 2008, a 19% drop compared to July final data according to the latest report from AISI.

Steel Import Permit Applications Shrink 21% in August
Sep. 4, 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,363,000 net tons in August 2008, a 21% decrease from the 2,991,000 permit tons recorded in July 2008, and a 17% decline from the July preliminary imports total of 2,842,000 net tons, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.

Steel Imports Creep up 4% in July
Aug. 27, 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,842,000 net tons of steel in July 2008, up 4% vs. June final data according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.

Stainless, Specialty Imports Continue Their Slow Climb through May
Aug. 15, 2008 - Total stainless steel imports reached 342,747 tons through the first five months of 2008, a 3.2% increase compared to YTD May 2007, according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports grew by 2.9% over the same period.

Steel Import Permit Applications Expand 9% in July
Aug. 7, 2008 - Steel import applications totaled 2,916,000 net tons in July, a 9% increase from both the 2,671,000 permit tons recorded in June 2008, and the June preliminary imports total of 2,675,000 net tons.

Steel Imports Rebound 7% in June
Jul. 30, 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,675,000 net tons of steel in June 2008, a 7% increase vs. May final data, according to the latest report from AISI.

Steel Import Permit Applications Hold Steady through June
Jul. 3, 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,533,000 net tons in June, a 1% increase from the 2,514,000 permit tons recorded in May 2008, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.

Steel Imports Down 18% in May
Jun. 25, 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,451,000 net tons of steel in May 2008, an 18% decrease vs. April final data, according to the latest report from AISI.

Stainless, Specialty Imports Creep Upward through First Quarter
Jun. 11, 2008 - Total stainless steel imports reached 200,161 tons through the first three months of 2008, a 2.1% increase compared to YTD March 2007 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports (stainless steel, alloy tool steel, and electrical steel) grew by 4.7% over the same period.

Steel Import Permit Applications Drop 20% in May
Jun. 5, 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,393,000 net tons in May, a 20% decrease compared to April, according to the latest report from the AISI.

Steel Imports Rebound 15% in April
May 29, 2008 - The U.S. imported 2,944,000 net tons of steel in April 2008, a 15% increase vs. March final data, according to the latest report from AISI.

Steel Import Permit Applications Jump 14% in April
May 8, 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,911,000 net tons for the month of April, a 14% increase from the 2,546,000 permit tons recorded in the previous month, March 2008.

Steel Imports Creep up 1.2% in March
Apr. 23, 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,513,000 net tons of steel in March 2008, including 2,064,000 net tons of finished steel, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.

Stainless, Specialty Imports Keep Pace with ’07 through February 2008
Apr. 22, 2008 - Total stainless steel imports reach 130,259 tons through the first two months of 2008, a 0.4% decrease compared to YTD February 2007, according to the latest report from SSINA.

Steel Import Permit Applications Slip 2% in March
Apr. 3, 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,413,000 net tons for the month of March, a 2% decrease from the 2,454,000 permit tons recorded in the previous month, February 2008.

January Stainless and Specialty Imports Hanging Below Year-Earlier Figures
Mar. 26, 2008 - Total stainless steel imports reach 61,607 tons through the end of January, a 14.5% decrease compared to January 2007, according to the latest report from the Specialty Steel Industry of North America. Total specialty steel imports decreased 2.8% over the same period.

Steel Imports Dip 8% in February
Mar. 26, 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,458,000 net tons of steel in February 2008, including 1,905,000 net tons of finished steel, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.

Steel Import Permit Applications Dip 8% in February
Mar. 7, 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,329,000 net tons in February, an 8% decrease from the 2,534,000 permit tons recorded in January 2008, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.

January Steel Imports Leap 33% over December Totals
Feb. 27, 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,658,000 net tons of steel in January 2008 - a 33% increase over final data for December 2007 - according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.

Full-Year Stainless Imports Dip 7.6% Below ‘06 Totals
Feb. 26, 2008 - Total stainless imports reached 765,431 tons through the end of 2007, a 7.6% decrease compared to YTD 2006, according to the latest report from the Specialty Steel Industry of North America.

Eleven-Month Stainless Import Totals Dip 6.5% below YTD 2006
Feb. 15, 2008 - Total stainless imports reach 711,028 tons through the first eleven months of 2007 a 6.5% decrease compared to YTD November 2006, according to the latest report from SSINA.

Steel Import Permit Applications Increase 15% in January
Feb. 12, 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,474,000 net tons in January, a 15% increase from the 2,137,000 permit tons recorded in December 2007 according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.

End-of-Year Data Show China was Top Offshore Supplier of Finished Steel in ‘07
Jan. 30, 2008 - The United States imported a total of 1,977,000 net tons of steel in December 2007, a 15% decrease compared to final data for November according to the AISI.

Steel Import Totals Still High Through the End of 2007
Jan. 11, 2008 - Steel import applications totaled 2,107,000 net tons for the month of December 2007, for a projected full-year steel import total of 33.3 million net tons that is 4% higher than 2005 import totals.

Steel Imports Slip Again in November
Dec. 28, 2007 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,280,000 net tons of steel in November 2007—an 18% decrease as compared to the final October data—according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.

Despite November Dip, Steel Import Permit Applications Still High for YTD 2007
Dec. 6, 2007 - Steel import applications totaled 2,287,000 net tons for the month of November 2007, while year-to-date 2007 finished steel imports remain 8% higher than the same period in 2005.

Finished Steel Imports Still High Through October
Nov. 28, 2007 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,700,000 net tons of steel in October 2007, a 13% increase compared to the final September data according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.

Steel Import Permit Applications Creep up Again in October
Nov. 13, 2007 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,616,000 net tons for October, an 8% increase compared to the 2,433,000 permit tons recorded in September 2007.

Year-To-Date Steel Imports Still Buoyant
Oct. 24, 2007 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,196,000 net tons of steel in September 2007, a 17% decrease compared to final August data.

AISI Releases Expanded Report on U.S. Indirect Steel Trade
Oct. 10, 2007 - The American Iron and Steel Institute has updated its analysis of U.S. indirect steel trade, a report that identifies the volume and value of steel imported and exported between the United States and 11 major countries and four regions.

Steel Import Permit Applications Decline 10% in September
Oct. 5, 2007 - Although steel import permit applications for the month of September 2007 reflect a 10% decrease from previous month, year-to-date totals are still 10% higher than for the same period in 2005.

Steel Import Slide Fails to Suppress Year-to-Date Totals
Sep. 26, 2007 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,558,000 net tons of steel in August 2007, reflecting reflects a 22% decrease compared to July final data.

Steel Import Permit Applications Decline 22% in August
Sep. 13, 2007 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,490,000 net tons for the month of August, a 22% decrease from the 3,204,000 permit tons recorded in the previous month.

July Imports Reach Second-Highest Monthly Total for 2007
Aug. 29, 2007 - The U.S. imported a total of 3,222,000 net tons of steel in July 2007—including 2,452,000 net tons of finished steel—according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute. Total and finished steel imports reflect a 6% and 2% increase, respectively, compared to June’s final data.

Steel Import Permit Applications Exceed Three Million Tons in June
Aug. 8, 2007 - Steel import permit applications totaled 3,035,000 net tons for the month of July 2007—13% higher than the 2005 monthly average—according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.

Imports Running Steady—and High—Through First Half of 2007
Jul. 25, 2007 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,882,000 net tons of steel in June 2007, including 2,296,000 net tons of finished steel, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.

High Level of Steel Import Permit Applications Persists Through June
Jul. 6, 2007 - Steel import permit applications reach 3,082,000 net tons in June 2007, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.

Imports Jump to Monthly High in May
Jun. 28, 2007 - The U.S. imported 3,210,000 net tons of steel in May 2007, a 13% increase compared to the previous month, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). Finished steel imports were up 25% over the previous month’s final data, and monthly totals for both categories reached their highest monthly totals for the year.

Steel Import Permit Applications Top Previous Records in May
Jun. 12, 2007 - Steel import permit applications totaled 3,014,000 net tons for May 2007—the highest monthly amount so far in 2007—according to a recent report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.

March Imports Creep 14% Ahead of February Totals
Apr. 24, 2007 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,989,000 net tons of steel in March 2007 according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute—a 14% increase compared to February 2007’s final data.

Department of Commerce to Lower Some Dumping Margins, Eliminate Others
Apr. 12, 2007 - The Department of Commerce released a memorandum addressing issues briefed during the recent section 129 proceedings, which addressed 12 antidumping cases, primarily related to steel imports.

Steel Import Permit Applications Rise in March
Apr. 5, 2007 - Steel import permit applications for March 2007 totaled 2,824,000 net tons according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI).

Despite Slowdown, Imports Still Near Historic Highs
Mar. 28, 2007 - March 28, 2007 — The U.S. imported a total of 2,655,000 net tons of steel in February 2007, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). The repor

Despite Downward Trend, Imports Rise for Key Steel Products
Mar. 1, 2007 - March 1, 2007 — The U.S. imported a total of 2,685,000 net tons of steel in January 2007, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). The total reflects

Ohio Steel Producers Concerned over Imports, Health of Auto Industry
Feb. 12, 2007 - Feb. 12, 2007 — The Ohio Steel Council's third-quarter 2006 data show increases in production and shipping as compared to the same period in 2005. Although fourth-quarter 2006 figures are not

Steel Imports Break All Records in 2006
Jan. 31, 2007 - Steel Imports Break All Records in 2006 Jan. 31, 2007 — The United States imported 2,988,000 net tons of steel in the month

Economic Analysis Details Chinese Subsidies for Steel Industry
Jul. 14, 2006 - July 14, 2006 — A newly released economic study concludes that the Chinese steel industry has b

Year-to-Date Steel Imports Climb 26 Percent
Mar. 31, 2006 - March 31, 2006 — The United States imported a total of 3,511,000 net tons of steel in February 2006, according to the latest report by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI

Steel Imports Continue Upward Trend through January
Mar. 6, 2006 - March 6, 2006 — The United States imported a total of 3,145,000 net tons of steel in January, a

Anticipated Record Imports for 2006 Prompt AISI Call for Action
Jan. 4, 2006 - Anticipated Record Imports for 2006 Prompt AISI Call for Action Jan. 4, 2006 — The American Iron and Steel Institute

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