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Officials say steel deal would give US control

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Newest development May 28, 2025 · 2 reportsUS Steel deal with Nippon could move forward under Trump administration

HARRISBURG, Pa. -- U.S. Sen. David McCormick said Tuesday an arrangement that will allow Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel will guarantee an American CEO, a majority of board members from the United States and U.S. government approval over certain corporate functions.

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  1. Trump announces Nippon, US Steel partnership

    Headline from The Hill ·

  2. Names this update

    Officials say steel deal would give US control

    Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ·

  3. Newest

    US Steel deal with Nippon could move forward under Trump administration

    Headline from FOX Business ·

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  1. CNN

    President Trump says Nippon Steel and US Steel to enter into ‘partnership’ (opens CNN)

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    President Donald Trump announced a partnership between U.S. Steel and Japanese steelmaker Nippon that he says will keep the headquarters in Pittsburgh and draw $14 billion in investment toward the US economy.

  2. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Trump clears Nippon merger with US Steel (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel from purchasing U.S. Steel for $14.9 billion in January, citing national security concerns.

  3. New York Post

    Trump says Japanese investment in US Steel can go ahead: ‘Congratulations to all!’ (opens New York Post)

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    President Trump announced that Japan-based Nippon Steel will be allowed to invest in US Steel.

  4. Forbes

    U.S. Steel And Nippon Steel Will Partner In Trump-Backed Deal (opens Forbes)

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    The two companies sought to merge under the Biden administration, which blocked the merger over concerns of the U.S. losing manufacturing power.

  5. NBC News

    Trump clears Nippon merger with U.S. Steel (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    President Donald Trump on Friday cleared the merger of U.S.

  6. The Guardian

    Trump warms to Nippon Steel, backing ‘partnership’ with US Steel (opens The Guardian)

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    Biden had blocked Japanese acquisition, citing national security, with Trump previously agreeing he was ‘totally against’ it

  7. Investor's Business Daily

    Trump Blesses Nippon-U.S. Steel Deal; X Flies (opens Investor's Business Daily)

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    Investor's Business Daily's feed description

    Nippon Steel is acquiring U.S. Steel, 17 months after its initial offer. President Trump signed off after the Japanese firm agreed to a major expansion.

  8. Investopedia

    US Steel Stock Soars as Trump OKs Nippon Steel 'Partnership' (opens Investopedia)

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    United States Steel shares popped Friday after President Donald Trump said the company will partner with Japan's Nippon Steel, seemingly ending a long-running will-they-won't-they deal drama.

  9. FOX Business

    Trump touts 'partnership' in steel deal with Nippon: 'US Steel will REMAIN in America' (opens FOX Business)

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    U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel formed a partnership to modernize American factories and boost jobs and investment while maintaining U.S. ownership and control.

  10. The Hill

    Trump announces Nippon, US Steel partnership (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump announced Friday a partnership between U.S. Steel and Japanese corporation Nippon Steel, saying that jobs will be created in Pennsylvania as a result. “I am proud to announce that, after much consideration and negotiation, US Steel will REMAIN in America, and keep its Headquarters in…

  11. Al Jazeera

    US Steel shares soar on Trump’s apparent blessing for deal with Nippon (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Investors interpreted Trump’s comments to mean Nippon Steel had received his approval for its takeover.

  12. Washington Examiner

    Trump greenlights Nippon deal with US Steel (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Trump first previewed the deal between U.S. Steel and Nippon during a press conference with the Japanese prime minister in February.

  13. Digital Journal

    US Steel shares skyrocket after Trump greenlights Nippon 'partnership' (opens Digital Journal)

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    Shares of steelmaker US Steel skyrocketed on Friday after President Donald Trump announced his support for a "partnership" with Japan's Nippon

  14. NBC4 Washington

    U.S. government to have control in Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal, Trump says (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    U.S. Sen. David McCormick says an arrangement for Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel will guarantee a U.S. CEO.

  15. KGW Portland

    US government to have control in Nippon Steel-US Steel deal, Trump and Sen. McCormick say (opens KGW Portland)

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    Many aspects outlined by McCormick and Trump have been floated previously by Nippon Steel, but Nippon Steel isn't saying if it's agreed to this deal.

  16. MyNorthwest

    US government to have control in Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal, Trump and McCormick say (opens MyNorthwest)

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    HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — U.S. Sen. David McCormick said Tuesday that an arrangement that will allow Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel will

  17. The Hill

    US government will have veto power over US Steel decisions as part of takeover deal, senator says (opens The Hill)

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    Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) said Tuesday the U.S. government will have a golden share in Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel, giving it power over some of the decisionmaking. “It’s a national security agreement that will be signed with the U.S. government,” McCormick told CNBC’s “Squawk Box.

  18. New York Post

    US will maintain control of key US Steel decisions even with Nippon takeover: senator (opens New York Post)

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    The US government will have veto power over key decisions relating to US Steel, as part of a deal with Nippon Steel that would approve the Japanese firm's bid for the well-known American steel company, a key US lawmaker said Tuesday.

  19. KOB 4

    US government to have control in Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal, Trump and Sen. McCormick say (opens KOB 4)

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    U.S. Sen. David McCormick says an arrangement for Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel will guarantee an American CEO, a majority of U.S. board members and U.S. government approval over certain corporate functions.

  20. FOX Business

    US Steel deal with Nippon could move forward under Trump administration (opens FOX Business)

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    Nippon Steel's $14.9B bid for U.S. Steel includes a 'golden share' for U.S. control, promising 70,000 jobs and a $14B boost to the economy.

  21. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Officials say steel deal would give US control (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    HARRISBURG, Pa. -- U.S. Sen. David McCormick said Tuesday an arrangement that will allow Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel will guarantee an American CEO, a majority of board members from the United States and U.S. government approval over certain corporate functions.

  22. Reason

    Nippon Steel will finally get to buy U.S. Steel. The deal likely ensures more federal meddling in the future. (opens Reason)

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    The federal government will reportedly get a "golden share" in U.S. Steel, potentially allowing it to overrule shareholders on some decisions.

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