American Iron and Steel Institute

09/01/2026

AISI's push for the SHIPS for America Act made today's Politico Morning Transportation newsletter. AISI President and CEO Kevin Dempsey sent a letter to Senate Armed Services Committee leaders urging inclusion of the SHIPS for America Act (S. 1541) in this year’s NDAA. Passage would boost U.S. national and economic security, while increasing demand for domestic steel plate and other specialized steel products made in the U.S. Read the letter here: https://ow.ly/qH5e50ZHNJK

08/29/2026

Kevin Dempsey, president and CEO of AISI, joined Fox News to discuss the U.S.-Canada trade relationship ahead of the upcoming tariff deadline, highlighting the important role steel plays in trade between the two countries and the case for a “Fortress North America” approach to strengthen North American supply chains.

Watch the full segment: https://www.foxnews.com/video/6404270678112

08/25/2026

At AISI board member Barry Zekelman’s fireside chat during today’s Steel Market Update Summit, the Executive Chairman and CEO of Zekelman Industries underscored the value of consistent Section 232 trade policy for the American steel industry.

Zekelman pointed to record investment in modern steel production, continued reshoring of manufacturing and strong demand from sectors like data centers and energy infrastructure. He noted that predictable trade policy gives companies the confidence to make long-term capital investments, and that new technologies are driving greater efficiency across the industry.

His takeaway: steady policy is fueling durable investment, stronger domestic supply chains and better American jobs.

08/25/2026

Today, Kevin Dempsey, president and CEO of AISI, participated in the panel "Trade in Transition: Steel, Tariffs and the USMCA" at the Steel Market Update Summit.

Dempsey outlined AISI's vision for building a "Fortress North America" through harmonized trade policies across the United States, Canada and Mexico to address the shared challenge of global steel overcapacity. He emphasized that despite recent setbacks in negotiations, the path forward requires strong rules of origin, closer trilateral cooperation on trade enforcement, and continued vigilance against foreign steel circumventing North American markets.

Dempsey joined fellow industry leaders in underscoring that a strengthened USMCA remains essential to the long-term competitiveness and security of North America's steel industry.

08/25/2026

Speaking at the Steel Market Update Steel Summit today, Eddie Lehner, CEO of Ryerson, an AISI member company, highlighted how artificial intelligence is already informing the steel industry's outlook, from AI-driven reshoring and demand indexes to the wave of capital investment in manufacturing modernization. He closed by pointing to innovation as the defining force shaping the industry's next chapter.

08/24/2026

At today's Steel Market Update Summit, Geoff Gilmore, President and CEO of Worthington Steel and AISI Board Member, joined a fireside chat on the challenges and opportunities facing a major steel processor and solutions provider in today's market. He discussed the ongoing consolidation among steel processors and service centers amid rising demands for capital and technology. He voiced support for trade policies that strengthen North American production and supply chains.

Gilmore closed by emphasizing that realizing the industry's potential will require everyone across the supply chain- mills, processors and customers- to execute well together.

08/22/2026

Exciting news for AISI member company, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.! Thank you to the Trump administration for your strong support of the American steel industry. Learn more about yesterday's event with Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Christopher Wright. ⬇️

08/19/2026

ICYMI: Kevin Dempsey's letter to the editor landed in print in today's Washington Post. His point stands out: China's subsidies continue to drive the global steel glut, and Section 232 tariffs remain essential to protecting American jobs. Read the full letter: https://ow.ly/T27R50ZBFOz

08/19/2026

Congratulations to AISI member company North American Stainless on being recognized as one of Forbes' Best-In-State Companies. 👏

A title like this isn't earned overnight.

It's built by the people who show up every day, support one another, and take pride in what they do.

That's what makes us proud to be recognized as one of Forbes' Best-In-State Companies.

08/18/2026

AISI President and CEO Kevin Dempsey responded to a recent Washington Post editorial with a letter to the editor reinforcing what the domestic steel industry has said for years: China's subsidies are driving global oversupply. According to OECD data cited in the letter, Chinese steel firms received 15 times more subsidies relative to their asset size in 2024 than steel firms in the rest of the world. Section 232 tariffs continue to support American jobs, competitiveness and national defense: https://ow.ly/1gNw50ZB7cF