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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Even Before TikTok’s Troubles, Chinese Companies Were Wary of Washington

Start-ups with Chinese ties have found it increasingly difficult to do business and list shares in the United States.

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Cleveland-Cliffs Signals a Possible New Bid for U.S. Steel

The company’s renewed interest comes after the Biden administration blocked Nippon Steel from acquiring the onetime American powerhouse.

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U.S. Steel Faces Stark Choices as Nippon Steel Merger Founders

The onetime dynamo is fighting to revive a takeover by Nippon Steel. Other tie-ups could also face obstacles, and going it alone could force cutbacks.

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U.S. Steel and Nippon Sue Biden Over Decision to Block Deal

The companies argue in a lawsuit that the process of reviewing the transaction was corrupted by politics.

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The Fallout from U.S. Steel

Nippon Steel’s $14 billion takeover bid for the steelmaker appears doomed, with President Biden expected to reject it. Litigation and diplomatic turmoil could follow.

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Biden Plans to Block Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon

The president’s announcement of the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year, is expected as soon as Friday.

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National Security Committee Forgoes Decision on U.S. Steel Acquisition

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States kicked a decision over the merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel to President Biden, who is expected to block the deal.

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Trump Says He Will Block Nippon Steel’s Acquisition of U.S. Steel

The announcement reiterated sentiments the president-elect expressed on the campaign trail, and further imperiled a deal that had already run into widespread political opposition.

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