The second-largest U.S. oil company, which kept pumping oil in the country after others left, could find it relatively easy to expand its operations if the political conditions there improve.
Category: Nationalization of Industry
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After U.S. Takes Stake in Intel, Trump Pledges ‘Many More’ Deals
The president said he hoped to “get as much as I can,” signaling a shift in the relationship between government and private business.
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The Allure (and Complications) of “Golden Shares”
The White House would like some control of U.S. Steel if it approves its sale to Nippon Steel. Such deals could alter foreign investment in the United States.
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British Government Takes Control of Country’s Last Major Steel Mill
London says it acted to prevent the plant’s Chinese owners from closing the plant, threatening jobs and national security.
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Amid Sewage Spills and Rising Prices, Calls to Nationalize Water in England
Four decades after privatization, calls to nationalize the water industry have swept across England and Wales amid sewage spills and rising household bills.