U.S. Steel, Biden and Japan

U.S. Companies and Investors in Japan Are at Risk From U.S. Steel Backlash
The Biden administration’s blocking of Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel isn’t only misguided. It has also rattled Tokyo and risks straining relations with one of Ame
Biden Blocks Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon
The president said he was moving to protect national security in deciding the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year.
Biden blocks $14 billion acquisition of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel
President Joe Biden has rejected the nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel.
Despite Nippon Steel, US and Japan say ties stronger than ever
By David Brunnstrom, Simon Lewis, Trevor Hunnicutt and Tim Kelly TOKYO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The foreign ministers of Japan and the United States said their countries' ties were stronger than ever on Tuesday,
U.S. Steel sues to salvage its sale to Japan's Nippon Steel
U.S. Steel and its would-be Japanese suitor filed twin lawsuits Monday to defend their $15 billion merger. President Biden issued an order on Friday to block the deal, citing national security concerns.
US rejection of Nippon Steel's bid for US Steel rankles Washington's key ally in Asia
Japan’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the U.S. Steel decision came up during Blinken’s meeting with Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya. But it said only that the two sides had ...
Nippon Steel Stands Firm on a US Steel Takeover and Denies Risks Cited by Biden
Nippon Steel Chief Executive Eiji Hashimoto says the top Japanese steelmaker is standing firm on its proposed $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel
US Steel and Nippon Steel sue over Biden's decision to block merger
Nippon Steel and US Steel filed suit Monday over US President Joe Biden's decision to block the Japanese giant's proposed acquisition of its American rival, accusing his administration of "illegal
Japan’s investments in US set to go on despite Nippon Steel’s takeover setback
The assessment by analysts comes after US President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel Corp’s US$14.9 billion bid for US Steel Corp.
Japanese steelmaker vows not to give up on buying U.S. Steel
Nippon Steel said it wouldn't be deterred by Biden’s decision last week to block its $15 billion bid for the storied U.S.
Biden’s ‘security’ concern about TikTok and U.S. Steel is doubly specious
When, on Friday, the Supreme Court hears the Biden administration defend the law that bans TikTok, the justices should ...
Blinken Says US-Japan Ties Solid Despite Rift Over Steel Deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken insisted during a visit to Tokyo on Tuesday that ties with Japan were stronger than ever ...
Biden blocks Japan's $14 billion takeover of US Steel on national security grounds
Joe Biden said the deal would create "risk for our national security and our critical supply chains." President-elect Trump ...
Outgoing US envoy to Japan says alliance better prepared than before
Outgoing US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel has said that he believes the US-Japan alliance was improved during his time in ...
True friend or security threat? Japan dumbfounded by veto of US Steel deal
The decision underscores the difficulty of ‘friendshoring’ and could deter some foreign investments in the US, says an expert ...
Blinken visits Japan as Nippon Steel decision weighs on relations
U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to block Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel casts a shadow over Secretary of ...
US expected to sell air missiles to Japan in $3 billion deal
The proposed deal is for RTX-made Advanced Medium-Range Air-To-Air Missiles and additional guidance instruments and ...