U.S. Steel C.E.O. Says Nippon Deal Will Strengthen National Security
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U.S. Steel C.E.O. Says Nippon Deal Will Strengthen National Security

David Burritt expressed confidence that the sale of the American manufacturer to a Japanese owner would close “on its merits” despite bipartisan backlash.
U.S. Blowback to Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel Merger Vexes Japan
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U.S. Blowback to Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel Merger Vexes Japan

A looming decision in Washington to block Nippon Steel’s merger with U.S. Steel on national security grounds is raising sharp questions in Tokyo.
How Swing State Politics Are Sinking a Global Steel Deal
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How Swing State Politics Are Sinking a Global Steel Deal

As the Biden administration nears a decision to block the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel, the debate over national and economic security is being dwarfed by presidential politics.