Between 2018 and 2028, the number of Americans employed in the steel manufacturing industry is projected to decline: the iron and steel mills category in particular has already seen a significant reduction in headcount between 2008 and 2018 by some 16.3 percent. The number of jobs in this subsector is expected to fall to 70,100 in 2028.
Number of employees in U.S. steel manufacturing between 2008 and 2028, by category
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