Steel Summit: Burritt says USS and Nippon are fast-tracking modern steelmaking

U.S. Steel President and CEO David Burritt told audiences at SMU’s Steel Summit 2025 that the iconic American steelmaker’s partnership with Nippon Steel is fast-tracking smarter steel production.

Following Burritt’s heartfelt address on Monday regarding casualties caused by an explosion at the USS Clairton Coke facility earlier this month, the executive asserted that the company would continue through its grief because it is resilient and has grit.

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Kristen DiLandro

Kristen DiLandro is a reporter for Steel Market Update. Kristen focuses on the micro and macro steel market conditions informing North American spot prices. Following her agency career in advertising, she attained an MFA in Writing from Savannah College of Art and Design. Kristen can be reached at kristen@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-221-8143.

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