Nippon Steel Investment Pledge Could Skew Market
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President Donald Trump is holding a rally in Pennsylvania on Friday to celebrate a details-to-come deal for Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel, which he says will keep the iconic American steelmaker under U.
A planned merger of the Japanese and American giants, announced in 2023, has traveled through an election, two presidents and strong union opposition.
Nippon Steel investors and analysts are asking if its $15-billion deal to buy U.S. Steel , backed but not yet approved by President Donald Trump, is positive for the near term, even if its hopes for strong U.
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.
Japanese company Nippon Steel has President Donald Trump’s backing as it nears a deal to invest in U.S. Steel. Calling the deal a “partnership,” Trump claimed Nippon will create 70,000 jobs and add $14 billion to the economy, all while keeping the company in the U.S.
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United Steelworkers raises concerns about Nippon Steel's partnership with U.S. Steel, seeking clarity on investment plans and workforce impact.
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