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    August 3, 2026

    AISI: Domestic steel production at two-month high

    Written by Brett Linton

    The amount of raw steel produced by US mills increased last week to the highest rate recorded since early June, according to recently released American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) figures. Domestic production has been historically strong for over five months now.

    Total raw steel output was estimated at 1,870,000 short tons (st) in the week ending Aug. 1, up by 12,000 st or 0.6 from the previous week (Figure 1). This rate is just 28,000 st below the six-year high of 1,898,000 st set back in May.

    Brett Linton

    Brett Linton is a digital operations analyst for Steel Market Update, where he began his career. Linton has been in the steel industry since 2010. He has held roles as a category manager and strategic insights director at Reibus before returning to SMU in 2024. He is a graduate of The University of North Georgia with a degree in Finance and Accounting. Brett can be reached at brett@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-314-0179.

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