Amid news of 50% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum—which are contributing to increased production costs for automakers such as Ford and GM—investors are highlighting domestic producers like Steel Dynamics as potential safe-haven investments. The article notes that, as tariffs pressure margins in the automotive industry, exposure to U.S. steel producers is seen as a lucrative alternative.

The OpenSecrets profile indicates that Steel Dynamics contributed $37,245 in the 2024 election cycle and reported $0 in lobbying expenditures. This data, based on government releases including FEC data from February 06, 2025, reflects minimal financial political engagement, offering no clear evidence of support for authoritarian or far‐right elements.

Steel Dynamics, Inc. joined the EPA’s Green Power Partnership and signed the largest renewable product purchase agreement in North America for the steel industry, marking a significant step toward its renewable energy and emissions reduction goals.

Steel Dynamics, Inc. has announced science‐based greenhouse gas emissions intensity targets, an investment in a biocarbon production facility, and a major renewable energy purchase agreement as part of its effort to reduce its environmental footprint and support a transition to low-carbon steel production.

On July 31, 2023, Steel Dynamics, Inc. signed a Renewable Product Purchase Agreement with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources for a 308 MW wind farm project in Scurry County, Texas. This agreement is a significant step toward achieving the company’s decarbonization goals by increasing renewable energy usage, reducing Scope 2 emissions, and fostering job creation and community benefits.

An OpenSecrets profile indicates that Steel Dynamics Inc spent $0 on lobbying activities in 2000, suggesting minimal direct influence in political fundraising and advocacy that could potentially support authoritarian policies.