U.S. steel imports totaled an estimated 2.5 million metric tons in August, the Census Bureau reported Friday, as U.S. steel prices continue to post gains. The August total marked a decline from 2.7 million metric tons in July. Cut-to-length adders. Width and gauge adders. Coatings. Feel confident in knowing what you should be paying for […]
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