U. S. Steel Powers Pennsylvania Economy with Jobs, Local Investment, and Community Impact

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PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 13, 2026--

United States Steel Corporation (“U. S. Steel”) today released the findings of its latest economic impact report for Pennsylvania, underscoring the company’s powerful and growing role in advancing the Commonwealth’s economy, workforce, and communities. The analysis, conducted by Parker Strategy Group, shows that in Fiscal Year 2024, U. S. Steel generated $5.6 billion in total economic impact, supported 13,687 jobs statewide, and contributed $216 million in total tax revenues across the local and state level. This analysis reflects U. S. Steel’s current Pennsylvania operations and excludes future capital investment associated with the Nippon Steel partnership, which is expected to modernize facilities, strengthen Pennsylvania’s manufacturing base, and support additional jobs and economic activity.

For more than a century, U. S. Steel has been an essential part of Pennsylvania’s identity and industrial strength. From its Pittsburgh headquarters to Mon Valley Works and beyond, U. S. Steel continues to power Pennsylvania’s economy while investing in innovation, sustainability, and community partnerships that strengthen the region for generations to come.

“Pennsylvania is where U. S. Steel was built and where we continue to invest,” said David B. Burritt, President and Chief Executive Officer of U. S. Steel. “We are not just participating in Pennsylvania’s economy; we are helping to power it. A $5.6 billion economic impact reflects the steady foundation of our operations—jobs, suppliers, and sustainable steelmaking that strengthens communities across the Commonwealth—alongside continued investment for long-term competitiveness.”

Measured against Pennsylvania’s broader economy, U. S. Steel’s impact is significant at multiple levels. The company supports 13,687 jobs statewide, comparable to the full civilian labor force of a smaller Pennsylvania county. Its $5.6 billion economic impact equals roughly 0.6% of Pennsylvania GDP (about $1 out of every $180 in the state economy), translating to approximately $15.3 million per day in economic activity. On a per-resident basis, that amounts to about $428 per Pennsylvanian. For scale, $5.6 billion is also roughly 11.8% of the Commonwealth’s enacted 2024/25 General Fund appropriations. In Pittsburgh terms, $5.6 billion represents an annual level of economic activity comparable to major regional investments, and U. S. Steel delivers that impact year after year.

Key Takeaways from the Study

• U. S. Steel generated $5.6 billion in total economic impact in Pennsylvania in FY2024—up 55.6% since FY2022.
• The company contributed $2.1 billion in value added to Pennsylvania’s economy.
• U. S. Steel supported 13,687 jobs statewide, including 3,462 direct employees.
• U. S. Steel generated $216 million in combined local and state tax revenues.
• U. S. Steel worked with 980 Pennsylvania-based suppliers, strengthening in-state business networks.
• U. S. Steel and its employees invested $4 million in Pennsylvania communities through charitable giving, volunteer service, and local partnerships—supporting projects such as Tree Pittsburgh’s Giving Grove orchard, Woodland Hills High School’s fitness center revitalization, Homeville Elementary’s playground improvements in West Mifflin, and student programs including Reading Champions with the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Steelers STEM program.

U. S. Steel’s Pennsylvania operations reflect deep roots and a forward-looking strategy. Generations of workers have built careers through Mon Valley Works and other facilities, creating a proud tradition of skill and innovation that continues to evolve.

Pennsylvania President Pro Tempore Kim Ward said, “U. S. Steel isn’t just a company—it’s part of our Western Pennsylvania identity. The partnership with Nippon Steel will not only transform the domestic steel industry as we know it, but more importantly will leave no Pennsylvania workers behind. These investments will protect and support nearly 13,700 jobs across the Commonwealth, including more than 3,400 ongoing steel industry jobs and create thousands of additional jobs tied to construction, suppliers, and local businesses. These efforts will help guarantee a thriving and innovative domestic steel industry with high paying jobs while setting up the next several generations of Pennsylvania workers and strengthening our region’s economic outlook.”

"Even before the U. S. Steel – Nippon Steel partnership, every year they would come ask 'What do you need?' U. S. Steel offered to build a stainless-steel pavilion; they help schools in the area with reading programs in partnership with the Pittsburgh Penguins; and have helped support local veterans' programs," said Chris Kelly, Mayor of West Mifflin. “You don't have to ask for help from U. S. Steel because that's who they are. U. S. Steel is community."

With its headquarters and historic operations in Pittsburgh, U. S. Steel continues to build on its legacy as a cornerstone of Pennsylvania’s economy—producing progress, creating opportunity, and powering the Commonwealth’s future.

"U. S. Steel has played a critical role in shaping Pennsylvania's rich manufacturing history for well over a century, and this new report underscores the significant impact it continues to have on our economy," said Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger. "Nippon Steel's commitment to further invest at least $2.4 billion in the Mon Valley will ensure that more than 3,400 U. S. Steel employees continue to have access to quality, well-paying union jobs, while also creating thousands of new construction jobs. The Shapiro Administration is committed to advancing the Commonwealth's steel industry and manufacturing sector, ensuring the economic foundations that have shaped our state for generations remain strong."

About U. S. Steel

Founded in 1901, U. S. Steel delivers profitable and sustainable steel solutions. Propelled by its talented employees and an unwavering focus on safety, U. S. Steel serves the automotive, construction, appliance, energy, containers, and packaging industries with high value-added steel products. Steel production begins with our competitively advantaged iron ore production capabilities which fuel our integrated steelmaking facilities and investments in electric arc furnaces. To help our customers create the best products with the fewest emissions, we are committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. U. S. Steel is at the forefront of creating steels that are stronger, lighter, and better for the environment. This includes our proprietary XG3 ® advanced high-strength steel, verdeX ® steel produced with 70-80% lower CO 2 emissions with a recycled content of up to 90%, and ultra-thin lightweight InduX™ steel for electric vehicles, generators, and transformers. U. S. Steel maintains operations across the United States and in Central Europe and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, please visit www.ussteel.com and follow U. S. Steel on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X.

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