Donald Trump Opposes Foreign Control of US Steel, Impacting Nippon Steel Deal
ReutersMay 6, 20251 min978 views
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- 🇺🇸 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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