Japan, U.S. Steel

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 Japan's Nippon Steel from acquiring U.S. Steel
The companies condemned the president's decision and hinted at taking legal action, while U.S. Steel's CEO accused Biden of "political corruption."
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.
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,
Biden Blocks US Steel Sale To Japan's Nippon Steel
US Steel and Nippon Steel threatened legal action Friday after President Joe Biden blocked a controversial $14.9 billion deal for the Japanese company to buy its American rival.
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.
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.
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, days after President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel's takeover of US Steel.
US rejection of Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel rankles Washington’s key ally in Asia
President Joe Biden's decision to reject a bid by Nippon Steel to acquire U.S. Steel isn't the first time friction over trade ...
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.
Japan's Nippon Steel offers governmental veto power for U.S. Steel production
Japan-based Nippon Steel has offered to give the U.S. government veto power over any potential reduction in steel output by U ...
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 ...
Japanese prime minister warns of fallout from Biden veto of Nippon-U.S. Steel deal
The usually reticent ally is making it clear that it will not go quietly in its fight to overturn President Biden’s decision ...
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Japan to consider 'economic security' in 7-Eleven takeover
TOKYO: Japan will look at the "economic security" aspects of any foreign acquisition of 7-Eleven, a government minister said ...
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Joe Biden’s mixed legacy on Japan
W ITHIN 24 HOURS on January 6th, two events took place that encapsulate the mixed legacy Joe Biden will leave in America’s ...
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