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Nippon Steel Closes Its $14.1 Billion Acquisition of US Steel

UNITED STATES, JUN 18 – The $14.9 billion deal includes a national security agreement granting the U.S. government veto power and an $11 billion investment commitment through 2028, securing over 100,000 jobs.

  • Nippon Steel finalized its $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel on Wednesday, retaining U.S. Steel's name and Pittsburgh headquarters.
  • The deal faced delays and opposition, including a January 2025 block by outgoing President Biden citing national security concerns and supply chain risks.
  • The Trump administration reopened a 45-day national security review in April, leading to an agreement granting the U.S. government veto power via a 'golden share' over key corporate decisions.
  • President Trump described the acquisition as a "partnership" and praised improvements for workers, with Nippon pledging $11 billion in new investments over three years and control yielded to the U.S. government.
  • This acquisition creates one of the world's largest steelmakers and preserves over 100,000 jobs while granting the U.S. government unusual oversight to protect American steel interests.
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