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    July 2, 2026

    US steel trade groups, unions say USMCA must be strengthened

    Written by Ethan Bernard

    Steel trade groups and unions in the US have weighed in on the USMCA review process, as the US announced it would not renew the trade pact in its current form.

    The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) responded to the July 1 news that the US government would not renew the agreement.

    Ethan Bernard

    Ethan Bernard is managing editor for Steel Market Update. He previously worked for American Metal Market as a copy editor in the New York office for two years, starting in 2008. Later, he copy edited AMM’s monthly magazine on a freelance basis from 2015 until 2017. With experience in financial copywriting and textbook publishing, he holds a BA in Comparative Literature from UC Berkeley, and an MFA in Creative Writing from New York University. He can be reached at ethan@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-759-7871.

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