2. Even if there is, that's no reason why we shouldn't be ordering the steel from the Japs.
Not so quick, Rodney.
Don't forget, "steel" is a generic term that covers hundreds, if not thousands, of specialty alloys.
I don't know what the specs are, but you can be pretty darn certain that the "steel" that is used for armor is NOT the same "steel" that is used for cars, trucks, appliances, etc. etc. etc. It is very possible that we ARE down to only one mill that actually produces the exact type of "steel" that is required.