The American Iron and Steel Institute, a key lobbying force for the steel industry, has two key issues on its policy agenda: getting the G20-initiated 'Global Forum' on overcapacity officially in motion before the Obama administration leaves office, and ensuring the U.S. continues to refuse to recognize “market economy status” for China. AISI held a conference call with reporters on Oct. 18 to discuss the steel industry's priorities for the current and the next administration, featuring the group's president and...