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Donald Trump Opposes Foreign Control of US Steel, Impacting Nippon Steel Deal

ReutersMay 6, 20251 min978 views
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Trump's Stance on US Steel

  • 🇺🇸 Donald Trump stated on Sunday that he believes US Steel should remain under domestic control.
  • 🗣️ This reiterates comments made last week, which have diminished hopes for the $15 billion takeover bid by Japan's Nippon Steel.
  • 💡 Trump emphasized that US Steel is a significant global company that "should remain in our country."

Deal Headwinds and Political Positions

  • 📉 Trump's previous remarks last Wednesday about not wanting US Steel to go to Japan caused its shares to drop by 7%.
  • 🤝 Both Nippon Steel and US Steel have indicated they are working closely with the Trump administration to ensure a substantial investment.
  • 🇯🇵 Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida mentioned discussing the deal with Trump during a meeting in February.
  • ⚖️ The acquisition, initially announced in December 2023, has faced challenges from its inception.

Biden Administration's Involvement

  • 🚫 Both former President Joe Biden and Trump previously advocated for US Steel to remain American-owned.
  • 🔒 In January, Biden blocked the transaction citing national security concerns.
  • ⚖️ Parties involved in the deal subsequently filed lawsuits, alleging an unfair national security review process.
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