Business groups warn Treasury of 'political interference’ in Nippon Steel review
Washington business groups warned in a letter on Wednesday that “political interference” could derail Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel's proposed takeover of U.S. Steel, which is opposed by lawmakers across the political spectrum and across presidential candidates. “Unfortunately, there have been continued recent attempts from across the political spectrum to politicize the committee's work, allowing politics […]
U.S. Steel Shares Fall as Biden Prepares to Block Sale to Nippon Steel
U.S. Steel shares fell after reports that President Joe Biden plans to block Nippon Steel's takeover of U.S. Steel. U.S. Steel shares were reported to have ended the day down 17.5%. According to of The Washington Post. Three people familiar with the matter spoke He told the outlet “on the condition of anonymity” that Biden […]
Biden to block sale of US Steel to Japanese company Nippon: report
The Biden-Harris administration reportedly plans to block the planned sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese conglomerate Nippon Steel for $14.9 billion. The reported move came despite U.S. Steel CEO David Barritt warning that the company would likely close steel mills and move its headquarters out of Pittsburgh if the federal government intervened to block the […]
US Steel CEO warns failed sale to Nippon Steel would lead to steel mill closures
FOX Business' Jeff Flock reports from Doylestown, Pennsylvania with more from Cavuto: Coast to Coast. The CEO of U.S. Steel has warned that the company would be forced to close steel mills if a pending $14 billion investment goes ahead. Acquisition by Nippon Steel It falls. U.S. Steel CEO David Barritt said: of The Wall […]
US Steel will cut jobs, close plants, move HQ from Pittsburgh if Nippon sale fails, CEO warns
U.S. Steel warned Wednesday that thousands of union jobs would be at risk if its merger with Nippon Steel Corp. fails, and suggested it could close several steel mills and move its headquarters out of the politically sensitive state of Pennsylvania. The announcement comes as Nippon Steel's plans to buy a U.S. steelmaker face growing […]
Nippon Steel postpones US Steel acquisition closing
Nippon Steel Said On Friday, the company postponed the closing date for its $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel after the Department of Justice (DOJ) requested additional information and documents related to the deal. Japan announced that it has revised the expected completion date of the transaction from the second or third quarter of calendar […]
KENNETH RAPOZA: Why Nippon Steel Might Fail To Convince Washington To Greenlight U.S. Steel Acquisition
Japan’s Nippon Steel has inched closer to buying Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel now that the U.S. company’s shareholders have approved of the Dec. 18 acquisition offer. Only Washington stands in the way. On April 1, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) became the first to send a letter to President Joe Biden about Nippon. He asked him to review a report by a business intelligence firm […]
US steel, Nippon deal | Fox Business
FOX Business Correspondent Lydia Hu gave an update on the deal, which she believes will make the steel industry “stronger and more competitive,” on “The Bottom Line.” U.S. Steel shareholders have approved a controversial $14.1 billion acquisition by Japanese-owned Nippon Steel. U.S. Steel said more than 98% of its shares voted to approve the merger […]
US Steel shareholders approve Nippon buyout despite political opposition
U.S. Steel shareholders on Friday approved a $14.9 billion acquisition by Japan’s Nippon Steel, despite opposition from the Biden administration, steelworkers and members of Congress. “#USSteel is pleased to report that, based on preliminary vote counts, 98% of our stockholders voted to approve our proposed merger with Nippon Steel,” US Steel announced. post Go to […]
Nippon Steel defends US Steel acquisition after Biden opposition
Nippon Steel defended The possibility of the company acquiring U.S. Steel emerged on Friday after President Biden opposed the deal the previous day. “Our transaction has clear benefits for U.S. Steel, our union members, the broader U.S. steel industry, and U.S. national security,” the Japanese company said in a statement. “Through increased financial investment and […]