Five leading steel industry associations today expressed concern about a recent U.S. Customs and Border Protection notification that importers may be granted additional days for payment of estimated duties, taxes and other fees, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic emergency.

AISI sent a letter to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, Chairman of the National Governors Association, urging them to advise leaders in all states to designate the steel manufacturing sector, its suppliers and its workers as essential when drafting and enforcing stay-at-home orders and other directives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

AISI sent a letter to Vice President Pence urging the administration to establish the steel industry and workers as essential during the coronavirus global crisis.