National Research Council, National Academy of Engineering, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, Steel Panel Committee on Technology and International Economic and Trade Issues of the Office of the Foreign Secretary Competitive Status of the U.S. Steel Industry

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This volume examines the influences of technology and international trade policies on the troubled U.S. steel industry. Does leadership in technology guarantee competitive advantage in industrial markets? Or do the costs of production and the lack of investment capital offset technological gains for the domestic steel industry? Which international trade policies can help this industry, and which may be harming it? With these and other questions in view, The Competitive Status of the U.S. Steel Industry estimates global trends in steel trade, discusses patterns of production and consumption, and analyzes the possible effects of alternative governmental policies on this critically important industry.