American steel production peaked in 1969, when 141 million tons were produced, but the trend of lower labor costs overseas and inexpensive transportation options to bring the steel back to America has pushed production outside of the U.S. However, the need for steel today is higher than it has ever been.
Today, steel is a regular part of many different industries, including:
Transportation
Agriculture
Healthcare
Food Service
Energy
Construction
Packaging
Automotive
Consumer goods
Technology
Its strength and durability, along with its relatively inexpensive price, are the most common reasons that people choose steel over other metal options.