Trump Insists US Steel Must Remain American-Owned, Challenging $15B Nippon Deal
President Donald Trump reaffirmed his opposition to foreign ownership of U.S. Steel on Sunday, stating he doesn't believe a foreign company should control the iconic American manufacturer. This repeated stance further dampens prospects for Japan's Nippon Steel's $15 billion acquisition bid. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while returning to Washington from Florida, Trump maintained his position first expressed last Wednesday when he said he didn't want to see U.S. Steel "go to Japan"โcomments" that triggered a 7% drop in the company's share price. Following Trump's initial remarks, both companies stated they were working closely with the Trump administration to "secure a significant investment." Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba revealed that he and Trump had discussed the deal during their February meeting. "The difference between acquisition and investment must be carefully examined in light of the U.S. law, but […]