Nippon Steel Corporation

Is Nippon Steel Finally About to Land U.S. Steel?

A planned merger of the Japanese and American giants, announced in 2023, has traveled through an election, two presidents and strong union opposition.

By River Akira Davis

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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.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler Michael J.

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Trump Says US Steel Will Become Partners With Nippon Steel

President Trump’s statement appeared to approve a deal linking the U.S. and Japanese steel makers that had been blocked on national security grounds.

By Lauren Hirsch and Alan Rappeport

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Tariffs Add to Automaker Concerns About Higher Steel Costs

Even before the new levies took effect, the industry was worried about prices after President Trump opposed a major merger in the steel sector.

By River Akira Davis