Exhibit 99.1



                      U. S. STEEL TUBULAR PRODUCTS TO EXIT
                  DRAWN-OVER-MANDREL TUBULAR PRODUCTS BUSINESS

     DALLAS, Jan. 5, 2009 - U. S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc., a subsidiary of

United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) announced today that it will exit the

drawn-over-mandrel (DOM) tubular products business and close the DOM lines at

its Texas Operations Division in Lone Star, Texas. This will result in a pre-tax

charge of approximately $25 million in the fourth quarter of 2008.

     In 2008, U. S. Steel Tubular Products shipped approximately 50,000 tons of

DOM products, which accounted for less than 3 percent of the company's tubular

shipments for the year. All current booked orders will be produced and shipped

consistent with original commitments. U. S. Steel Tubular Products is notifying

its customers of its decision to exit the business. DOM products are used by

automotive manufacturers, mining operations, fluid power component manufacturers

and steel service centers.

     Approximately 50 employees will be affected by the closure of the DOM

lines.

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For more information about U. S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc., visit
www.ussteel.com.