Steel and Strategy, and Security: Willy Shih on geopolitics, trade, and the future of steel

In this episode of Steel Stories, we kick off the Voices from the Valley series with guest Jason Zugai, Vice President of United Steelworkers Local 2227 at Mon Valley Works Irvin Plant, near Pittsburgh. Jason, a third-generation U. S. Steel employee, shares insights into his 27-year career, the strong relationship between the union and U. S. Steel, and his take on the monumental offer from Nippon Steel. He discusses how the proposed $2.7 billion investment—including at least $1 billion earmarked to replace and/or upgrade the hot strip mill—could secure the future of steel jobs in the Mon Valley for decades to come.

Join host David Kirkpatrick and Harvard Business School's Willy Shih as they explore the evolving role of the steel industry amid global trade shifts and geopolitical tensions. They discuss U.S.-China trade relations, the role of steel in the energy transition, and how innovation is key to maintaining competitiveness in the U.S. steel industry.

Join U. S. Steel President and CEO Dave Burritt as he sits down with Lorraine Martin, President and CEO of the National Safety Council to discuss the evolution of safety practices within the steel industry and throughout American society. Starting from historical tragedies like the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire to today's advanced safety technologies, Lorraine highlights the significance of safety in various industries, even sharing her own experience in the aerospace sector.

In this special edition of Steel Stories, host David Kirkpatrick invites CEO Dave Burritt and Representative Director and Vice Chairman Takahiro Mori to talk about the strategic alliance between U. S. Steel and Nippon Steel. Find out how this pending partnership is set to reshape the industry and secure a brighter future for all.

In this episode of Steel Stories, host David Kirkpatrick sits down with Martin Keighley, CEO of Carbon-Free, to discuss their groundbreaking collaboration happening at U. S. Steel’s Gary Works plant. CarbonFree’s SkyCycle™ technology will not only capture carbon emissions, but it will transform them into essential ingredients — baking soda and high-purity calcium carbonate — that can be used in food additives, paints, and plastics. Join us for an engaging discussion on the intersection of sustainability and innovation in the steel industry, and how U. S. Steel is ‘baking’ up a cleaner, greener future.

Take a ‘Track to the Future’ in this electrifying episode of Steel Stories where we journey to the cutting edge of sustainability to learn about the groundbreaking transition to electric locomotives at U. S. Steel's Mon Valley facilities. Host David Kirkpatrick, alongside U. S. Steel's Neil Pergar and Innovative Rail Technologies’ Mike Nicoletti, explore how this innovative shift not only champions environmental stewardship, but also propels the industry towards a greener future. Through engaging discussions, we uncover the technical, operational, and community impacts of replacing diesel engines with electric alternatives.

In this CEO Edition of Steel Stories, U. S. Steel President and CEO Dave Burritt welcomes Jim Bullard, former President of the St. Louis Federal Reserve and current Dean of the Mitchell Daniels School of Business, for an insightful discussion on current economic challenges and the direction of the U.S. economy. Jim shares his firsthand experience of navigating key financial events such as the Great Recession and the recent pandemic as well as his transition from a central banking career to an academic role.

In this episode of "Steel Stories," host David Kirkpatrick welcomes back Ben Caryl, Associate General Counsel for International Trade and Public Policy at U. S. Steel for an insightful discussion on how antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD), the Section 232 national security action are supporting the steel industry. Caryl brings a unique perspective, enriched by his experiences with the Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission, and offers listeners a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities and challenges in steel trade remedies.

In this episode of Steel Stories' CEO Edition, U. S. Steel President and CEO David Burritt welcomes Harvard Business School Professor Willy Shih for a conversation about the critical role of manufacturing in America's prosperity. They delve into the intricacies of the manufacturing renaissance, exploring themes such as the synergy between engineering and production, the impact of offshoring, and the intersection of manufacturing and innovation. Professor Shih also shares insights and perspectives from his book "Producing Prosperity."

Why is steel so important? What is steel “overcapacity” and why does it matter? Which country produces more steel than the rest of the world combined? What is trade “Whac-A-Mole”? In this episode, we unravel the intricacies of the steel industry with our guest, Ben Caryl, Associate General Counsel of International Trade & Public Policy at U. S Steel. Ben discusses steel’s long, long history and delves into why foreign government support for steel production and exports has fueled massive global steel overcapacity and imports into the United States that impact American steel mills, workers, and national security.