2008年1月23日
美国钢铁公司JFE Steel Corporation今天宣布，他们已进入技术交流协议，其中他们将分享炼金工实践，基准和其他相互利益领域的一般领域的专业知识。技术诀窍的交流预计将帮助美国钢铁和JFE提高生产力，促进效率，并以较低的成本为市场带来更好的钢材产品。
该计划将由每个公司的研究和技术组织管理，将包括定期会议，合作技术交流计划和北美，欧洲和日本的植物访问。
Commenting upon the agreement, U. S. Steel Executive Vice President and COO John H. Goodish said, "Today's global steel industry faces many challenges including competition from alternate materials, environmental responsibility, and rising energy and raw materials costs. U. S. Steel and JFE are leaders in independent steelmaking research and technology. By sharing our expertise in a variety of steelmaking areas, we will each become more globally competitive and enhance the sustainability of steel -- the raw material of modern society."