Kosice, Slovak Republic, March 24, 2006 - U. S. Steel EUROPE will increase prices of Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled and Coated products effective with orders placed for delivery May 29th and later by a minimum of EUR 30/ton. This announcement is in addition to previously increased 2nd quarter transaction prices and applies to orders at U. S. Steel Kosice, s.r.o. and U. S. Steel Serbia, d.o.o.

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Further information:

Jan Baca
Director Public Affairs
U. S. Steel Kosice, s.r.o.
Tel.: +421 55 673 4476
Fax: +421 55 673 0330
E-mail: jbacask.uss.com