Editorial Policy

Welcome to AIIS News & Policy.

At AIIS News & Policy, our mission is to deliver clear, accessible, and independent reporting on U.S. trade policy, the steel industry, and broader economic issues. We want our readers to understand how complex economic decisions and policies affect their lives, businesses, and communities.

This Editorial Policy describes our values, how we create content, and our commitment to you.

1. Independence and Integrity

AIIS News & Policy is an independent, third-party news and educational website.

  • We are not affiliated with any government agency, department, or with the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
  • We maintain editorial independence and do not accept payment for coverage, sponsorships that influence content, or promotional arrangements.

2. Accuracy and Fact-Based Reporting

We are committed to publishing content that is:

  • Accurate: Based on reputable data and sources.
  • Clear: Written in accessible, non-technical language.
  • Relevant: Focused on issues that impact businesses, workers, and communities.

Our editorial team cross-checks key facts and data to ensure reliability.

3. Transparency of Sources

We aim to:

  • Attribute information to credible, identifiable sources whenever possible.
  • Distinguish clearly between reporting, analysis, and opinion.
  • Provide context to help readers understand complex topics.

4. Balance and Fairness

We seek to present economic and policy debates clearly and fairly:

  • Avoiding partisan bias or political spin.
  • Acknowledging different viewpoints where appropriate.
  • Avoiding sensationalism or misleading headlines.

5. Respectful Language and Tone

We aim for respectful, inclusive, and professional language.

  • We do not tolerate discriminatory, offensive, or inflammatory content.
  • We avoid stereotypes and generalizations about any group.

6. User Contributions and Comments

If we allow user-submitted content or comments, we reserve the right to review, edit, or remove material that:

  • Contains misinformation, hate speech, or harassment.
  • Violates laws or our editorial standards.

7. Corrections and Updates

We take accuracy seriously.

  • We will review and correct errors promptly.
  • Significant corrections will be noted in the text.
  • See our Corrections Policy for more details.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Editorial Policy to reflect changes in our mission, operations, or editorial practices. Readers are encouraged to review it regularly.

9. Contact Us

We welcome feedback about our editorial approach.
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