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    AISI: Raw steel production edges down

    Written by Brett Linton


    Raw steel mill production ticked lower last week, according to the latest data released by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). This follows a three-week high observed one week prior. Weekly production levels have fluctuated within a relatively narrow range across the last four months.

    Total US mill output was estimated at 1,644,000 short tons (st) through the week ending Jan. 18 (Figure 1). Production eased 15,000 tons, or 0.9%, week over week (w/w).

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