Table 1
U.S. jobs supported by U.S. steel production, 2012
| Jobs affected* | Jobs supported by domestic production |
|---|---|
| Direct | 123,400 |
| Indirect | 460,200 |
| Total | 583,600 |
*Jobs can be affected directly (in the immediate industry) and indirectly (industries that supply goods and services to industry of interest).
Sources: Economic Policy Institute analysis of U.S. Census Bureau (2013), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS 2013), and BLS Employment Projections program (BLS-EP 2014b and 2014c)
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