This is evidenced by data from the State Statistics Service.

As noted, for three months, 2 million 584 thousand tons of steel were produced, which is 5.9% less than in the same period in 2016.

At the same time, the production of pig iron in March, year on year, decreased by 23.3% and increased by 9.3% on a monthly basis, amounting to 1 million 569 thousand tons. For three months - 4 million 852 thousand tons.

In addition, in March, pig iron and pig iron were produced 1.569 million tons, in February 1.435 million tons.

Recall, as previously reported, "URA-Inform," US President Donald Trump decided to check the import of US national security steel.