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Trump Says He Will Make US Steel 'Great Again' Through Tariffs, Cautions Nippon Steel: 'Buyer Beware!'
Monday, December 2, 2024 - 10:58pm | 492President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his opposition to the acquisition of United States Steel Corp. (NYSE:X) by Japan’s Nippon Steel Corp. (OTC:NPSCY) in a Truth Social post on Monday. What Happened: Trump stated his intention to prevent the deal, emphasizing his commitment to...
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US Steel CEO Confident Nippon Deal Will Succeed Despite Biden Opposition: 'We Live By A Code'
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 3:11pm | 500United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X) CEO David Burritt says he is confident that the company's potential merger with Japan's Nippon steal will go through, despite the Biden administration’s opposition to the deal. In a speech to the Detroit Economic Club Tuesday, Burritt said that the...
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Biden's Expected Veto Of US Steel Deal Is Hunt For 'Labor Union Votes,' Says Top Japan Official
Thursday, September 5, 2024 - 2:54pm | 1012United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X) are down over 16% since Wednesday morning after the Biden administration expressed intentions to block Nippon Steel Corporation's $14.9-billion acquisition of the American company. This has been referred to as a national security concern by President Joe...
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Biden Gears Up To Block Nippon Steel's $15B US Steel Acquisition: Report
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 2:50pm | 408President Joe Biden is preparing to formally block Nippon Steel Corp’s (OTC:NPSCY) nearly $15-billion acquisition of United States Steel Corp (NYSE:X), according to a Wednesday Washington Post report citing three people with knowledge of the matter. The move from the Biden administration...
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In Face Of Harris And Trump Opposition, US Steel CEO Predicts Plant Shutdowns And HQ Relocation If Sale To Nippon Steel Fails: 'I Don't Have The Money'
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 8:25am | 550In a recent development, U.S. Steel (NYSE:X) has indicated that it may consider shutting down its steel mills and potentially relocating its headquarters from Pittsburgh if its proposed sale to Japan’s Nippon Steel (OTC:NISTF) does not materialize. What Happened: David Burritt, the CEO of U.S...
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Kamala Harris Says US Steel Should Remain 'American-Owned And American-Operated'
Monday, September 2, 2024 - 9:55pm | 569Vice President Kamala Harris has expressed her support for American ownership of United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X), amidst ongoing foreign acquisition attempts. What Happened: On Monday, Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, took to X to voice her opinion on the future of U.S. Steel....
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Amid Opposition From Biden and Workers, Nippon Steel VC Returns To Discuss US Steel Acquisition
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 - 6:06am | 426The Vice Chairman of Nippon Steel, Takahiro Mori, is gearing up for another trip to the United States to continue discussions on the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel (NYSE:X). What Happened: Mori’s upcoming visit will be his third to the U.S. in recent months, emphasizing the importance of...
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Facing Biden And Union Pushback, Nippon Steel Steps Up Pursuit Of US Steel Deal As Vice Chairman Heads Back For Talks
Monday, June 3, 2024 - 2:49am | 532In the face of mounting resistance from the Biden administration and the United Steelworkers (USW) union, Nippon Steel Corp (OTC:NISTY) is intensifying efforts to secure the acquisition of United States Steel Corp (NYSE:X). What Happened: Vice Chairman Takahiro Mori of Nippon Steel is set to return...
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Nippon Steel's Chair Hopes For 'Calmer Discussion' After 2024 Election As $14.9B US Steel Deal Faces Political Resistance
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 7:57am | 627In the face of political opposition and union apprehensions, Nippon Steel remains resolute in its $14.9 billion acquisition of US Steel (NYSE:X). What Happened: During the company’s annual results announcement, Chair Takahiro Mori acknowledged the political controversy surrounding the deal...
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US Senator Calls For Biden To Review Nippon Steel's Ties To China Amid National Security Concerns
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - 4:26am | 699Amid rising tensions over foreign investments in key industries, a U.S. Senator has urged the Biden administration to scrutinize a major steel industry deal. What Happened: The chair of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee has prompted the White House to investigate Nippon Steel‘s potential...
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Experts Think Trump's Threat To Block Nippon-US Steel Deal Could Have Bigger Consequences For Japan: 'We Thought We're Completely Aligned Countries'
Monday, February 5, 2024 - 1:51am | 742Donald Trump’s recent announcement to impede Nippon Steel’s (OTC:NPSCY) proposed acquisition of United States Steel (NYSE:X) could have significant implications for Japan. The potential failure of the $15 billion deal may prompt Japanese companies to adopt a more cautious approach to...
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White House Expresses Concern Over $14.1B US Steel Deal With Japan's Nippon Steel
Friday, December 22, 2023 - 9:12am | 602The White House has voiced apprehensions over the proposed $14.1 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel (NYSE:X) by Japan’s Nippon Steel (OTC:NPSCY), pointing towards potential national security implications and supply chain effects. What Happened: The Wall Street Journal reported that the deal...
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US Steel, Marathon Digital, Amazon, Nio, Tesla: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today
Monday, December 18, 2023 - 10:00pm | 736As the week leading to Christmas begins, Wall Street continues its upward trajectory, with major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 showing gains on Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.45% to 4,740, while Nasdaq gained 0.62% to 14,905.19 for the day. Transitioning from the broader market, let...
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John Fetterman Speaks Out Against U.S. Steel Acquisition: 'I'm Gonna Do Everything I Can To Block It'
Monday, December 18, 2023 - 6:17pm | 582United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) announced Monday that it will be acquired by Japan-based Nippon Steel Corporation in a transaction valuing the company at $14.9 billion. Several prominent figures voiced strong reactions to the deal, including U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA)...
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What's Going On With Cleveland-Cliffs Stock?
Monday, December 18, 2023 - 10:57am | 313Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. (NYSE: CLF) shares are trading higher Monday after the company issued a statement regarding the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel. What To Know: Lourenco Goncalves, CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs, said, "We identified U.S. Steel as an extremely undervalued...