Trump Doubles Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
The president ratcheted up the rate on foreign metals to 50 percent, saying the former levies weren’t high enough to help the U.S. industry.
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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.
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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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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.