In June, global steel production experienced a decline of 2.2% compared to the same month last year. The World Steel Association reported that the total output for June was 161.4 million metric tons, down from 165.1 million metric tons in May. This decrease follows a period of recovery in the steel industry, which had seen production levels rise to a 10-month high earlier in the year. The decline is attributed to reduced demand and ongoing economic challenges in key markets.