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Harris Joins Biden in Opposing U. S. Steel Sale
03 September 2024 - U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said she disapproves of Nippon Steel Corp.’s planned acquisition of United States Steel Corporation, arguing that the company should remain domestically owned.
Nippon Steel Promises Additional Investment in Mon Valley, Gary Works
29 August 2024 - Nippon Steel Corp. plans to invest an additional US$1.3 billion, if not more, in United States Steel Corporation’s Mon Valley and Gary works, should it finalize its acquisition of the iconic American steelmaker.
Trump Again Pledges to Halt U. S. Steel-Nippon Steel Deal
21 August 2024 - Donald Trump reiterated a campaign promise to block Nippon Steel Corp.’s acquisition of United States Steel Corporation during a campaign stop in central Pennsylvania.
Nippon Steel Remains Confident in U. S. Steel Acquisition
05 August 2024 - Nippon Steel Corp. has reiterated its belief that will finalize its proposed acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by year’s end.
U. S. Steel Takes Its Merger Case to Voters
29 July 2024 - United States Steel Corporation has turned to a new tactic as it pushes to brings its US$14.9 billion merger with Nippon Steel Corp. to fruition: pitching the public directly.
U. S. Steel Partners with Industrial Decarbonization Start-Up
23 July 2024 - United States Steel Corporation will collaborate with a California startup that is developing a less-energy-intensive iron reduction process.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Teams with Nippon Steel
22 July 2024 - Nippon Steel Corp. has enlisted the help of former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as it works toward finalizing its US$14.9 billion acquisition of United States Steel Corporation, accord to the Reuters news service.
Report: Justice Department to Further Scrutinize Nippon Steel-U. S. Steel Deal
11 April 2024 - The U.S. Justice Department has initiated an in-depth antitrust investigation of Nippon Steel’s planned acquisition of United States Steel Corporation, according to a report in Politico.
Japan Prime Minister Hopes for Positive Outcome to U. S. Steel Acquisition
10 April 2024 - Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed hope Wednesday that the Nippon Steel acquisition of United States Steel Corporation will come to pass.
U. S. Steel Signs Agreement for Carbon Sequestration Plant
03 April 2024 - United States Steel Corporation has signed an agreement with carbon capture specialist CarbonFree to build a sequestration plant at Gary Works.
Nippon Steel: We Would Make Pittsburgh Our U.S. HQ
21 March 2024 - Nippon Steel is promising to move its U.S. headquarters from Texas to Pittsburgh, Pa., should its planned acquisition of United States Steel Corporation come to pass, the Reuters news service reports.
‘Our Transaction Delivers Clear Benefits to U. S. Steel,’ Says Nippon Steel
18 March 2024 - Nippon Steel Corp. is reiterating what it says are the benefits of its planned acquisition of United States Steel Corporation, arguing that the deal would bolster U.S. supply chains.
Biden Weighs in on U. S. Steel Acquisition
14 March 2024 - U.S. President Joe Biden is opposed to Nippon Steel Corp.’s planned acquisition of United States Steel Corporation, saying Thursday that it is important that the U.S. maintain “strong American steel companies powered by American steel workers,” according to the Associated Press.
USW Reports on Meeting With Nippon Steel
12 March 2024 - Nippon Steel Corp. and the United Steelworkers (USW) union met late last week to discuss the company’s acquisition of United States Steel Corporation, but the union said it remains unassured.
U. S. Steel Invests in Warehousing Robotics Manufacturer
11 March 2024 - United States Steel Corporation is making a strategic investment in Pittsburgh-based Freespace Robotics, a manufacturer of robotic storage and retrieval systems used in warehouses.
Report: Nippon Steel, USW to Begin Dialogue Over Merger
07 March 2024 - Nippon Steel executive vice president Takahiro Mori is to meet with United Steelworkers leadership to discuss his company’s proposed acquisition of United States Steel Corporation, reports the Reuters news service.
Goncalves: Cleveland-Cliffs Won’t Backstop U. S. Steel Sale
05 February 2024 - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.’s bid for United States Steel Corporation is off the table and won’t be put back on should Nippon Steel Corp.’s plan to acquire the iconic manufacturer fall through, reports the Bloomberg news service.
Japanese Banks Back Nippon Steel Acquisition of U. S. Steel
30 January 2024 - Nippon Steel Corp. has lined up US$16 billion in loans for its planned acquisition of United States Steel Corporation, the Reuters news service reports.
U. S. Steel to Close Clairton Coke Oven Battery
29 January 2024 - United States Steel Corporation will permanently idle the No. 15 coke oven battery at its Clairton, Pa., USA, coke plant and invest US$19.5 million in upgrades to coke oven gas cleaning facilities as part of a proposed settlement over emissions incidents at the plant.
Nippon Steel: We’re the Right Investor for U. S. Steel
23 January 2024 - Nippon Steel Corp.’s leading executives on Tuesday reiterated promises that the company would honor United States Steel Corporation’s collective bargaining agreements and would share technology that would improve the iconic steelmaker’s competitiveness.
