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Trump says U.S. Steel will get investment from Nippon Steel, instead of being bought by it

Headline from Wyoming Tribune Eagle, from the development of Feb 7, 2025

Newest development Feb 8, 2025 · 3 reportsTrump says Nippon Steel to 'invest' in US Steel, not buy it

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday suggested that Nippon Steel would no longer buy U.S. Steel as planned, but the Japanese company would instead invest in the symbolically important

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    Trump says U.S. Steel will get investment from Nippon Steel, instead of being bought by it

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    Trump says Nippon Steel to 'invest' in US Steel, not buy it

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  1. Washington Examiner

    Trump emerges as dealmaker-in-chief in potential US Steel deal (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    President Donald Trump has saved U.S. Steel from being bought by Nippon Steel.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Trump: Nippon will 'invest heavily' in US Steel (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Former President Joe Biden blocked the $15 billion sale of U.S. Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel, and Trump previously disagreed with foreign ownership.

  3. Wyoming Public Media

    Trump says Japan's Nippon Steel will now invest in U.S. Steel -- not take it over (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    The president said Nippon Steel would invest in U.S. Steel rather than take over the storied American manufacturer. He also said DOGE would look for savings at the Pentagon and Education Department.

  4. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Trump says US Steel will get investment from Nippon Steel, instead of being bought by it (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    President Donald Trump on Friday suggested that Nippon Steel would no longer buy U.S. Steel as planned, but the Japanese company would instead invest in the symbolically important American business.

  5. UPI

    Trump backs Japanese investment in U.S. Steel, doesn't rule out tariffs in meeting with prime minister (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    President Donald Trump, meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in D.C., said he hasn't ruled out tariffs against the Asian nation and wants Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel rather than buying it.

  6. New York Times

    Trump Says Nippon Steel Will Make Major Investment in U.S. Steel (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    President Trump supports the Japanese company’s taking a stake in the American steel maker after the U.S. blocked a $14 billion takeover bid.

  7. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH: Trump holds news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba at the White House (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Nippon Steel “is going to be doing something very exciting about U.S. Steel,” Trump said at a news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. “They’ll be looking at an investment rather than a purchase.”

  8. Fox2 Detroit

    Trump: US Steel will get investment from Nippon Steel, instead of being bought by it (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    US Steel has two locations in Michigan - Great Lakes Works and the Automotive Center.

  9. CBS News

    Trump considering allowing sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    President Trump is considering allowing the sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel.

  10. WDIO Duluth

    Nippon to drop bid to buy U.S. Steel, will invest in company instead (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    President Trump says that Nippon plans to drop bid to buy U.S. Steel, and instead will invest in the company.

  11. The Week

    Can the US Steel-Nippon Steel merger come back to life? (opens The Week)

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    The Week's feed description

    President Trump opposed the deal. But he could be flexible.

  12. New York Post

    Trump says Japan’s Nippon will invest ‘heavily’ in US Steel — but that purchasing it is off the table (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    President Trump said Friday that Japan's Nippon Steel would be allowed to invest "heavily" in US Steel, but would still not be able to outright purchase it.

  13. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Trump says Japan's Nippon Steel will invest in US Steel, not buy it (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    President Donald Trump said on Friday Japan’s Nippon Steel will not buy U.S. Steel and would instead invest in the company, which would dramatically reshape the $15 billion merger bid

  14. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    Trump says U.S. Steel will get investment from Nippon Steel, instead of being bought by it (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    Wyoming Tribune Eagle's feed description

    WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday suggested that Nippon Steel would no longer buy U.S. Steel as planned, but the Japanese company would instead invest in the symbolically important

  15. Digital Journal

    Trump says Nippon Steel to 'invest' in US Steel, not buy it (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    US President Donald Trump said Friday that Japan's Nippon Steel will make a major investment in US Steel, but will no longer attempt to take over the

  16. CBS News

    Local leaders, steelworkers react to major change in U.S. Steel-Nippon deal, (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    President Trump met with Japan's prime minister and said that Nippon Steel can now invest in U.S. Steel rather than purchasing it.

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