KEEP STEEL HERE
Making a better America means keeping our steel industry and manufacturing here.
It’s a simple way for all of us to help make our economy stronger.
STEEL IS EVERYWHERE
We may not always be aware of it, but steel is everywhere and crucial to every industry. Click on a sector image to learn more and reveal where steel supports us.
American-made steel and steel products are vital to the strength and resilience of our nation. Manufacturing here bolsters the economy, unites communities and creates a shared sense of pourpose and pride. STEEL HERE supports innovation and limitless possibilities for a stronger future.
BETTER FOR PEOPLE
Every job in the steel industry creates five supporting jobs in the broader economy.
BETTER FOR CONSTRUCTION
Everything we build should elevate expectations of quality, responsibility and efficiency.
BETTER FOR THE PLANET
Nothing’s more recyclable than steel. And U.S. steel is clean steel. We could reduce CO2 emissions by 11.3 million metric tons a year using domestic rather than imported steel.
GET INVOLVED
Four ways to participate
Steel is important to our country and all our futures. We all have a choice to make and a role to play. Here are some ways to get involved.
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Stronger with Steel
America, as we know it, wouldn’t be possible without steel. This video, broadcast nationwide, reminds us of steel’s importance to our economy and warns we should maintain control of this vital material, never becoming dependent on foreign sources of supply.
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DEMAND DOMESTIC
Zekelman Industries is committed to domestic
We believe deeply in the power of domestic manufacturing and the benefits it brings to the customers we serve and the communities we’re a part of. Over the last five years, we’ve invested heavily to encourage and promote the power of choosing domestic. “Keep Steel Here” is one more initiative in support of the mission to reshore manufacturing.
WE’RE GETTING THE MESSAGE OUT
Foreign Overcapacity in the Steel Industry
In a Fireside Chat at Steel Market Update Steel Summit 2025, Barry Zekelman addresses the issue of steel overcapacity in foreign countries and incoming investments into domestic steel manufacturing.
Domestic Steel is Critical for our Nation
Critical domestic industries are negatively impacted by the dumping of foreign steel in the United States. Barry Zekelman discussed this and more on “Mornings with Maria” on April 3, 2025.
Protecting Domestic Manufacturing
Barry Zekelman joined “The Exchange” on February 10, 2025 to discuss tariffs, violation of trade agreements, and what happens to American communities when domestic manufacturing is sent overseas.