EXHIBIT 23

                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


     We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement on Form S-8 (No. 33-32504) and Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form
S-8 Registration Statement (No. 33-1329) of Ryerson Tull, Inc. of our report
dated June 25, 2001 relating to the financial statements, which appears in this
Form 11-K.



                                    PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP


Chicago, Illinois
June 25, 2001