Trump green lights Nippon Steel “partnership” with US Steel, approves merger

“President Donald Trump said Friday that U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel will form a “partnership,” after the Japanese steelmaker’s bid to acquire its U.S. rival had been blocked on national security grounds.

“This will be a planned partnership between United States Steel and Nippon Steel, which will create at least 70,000 jobs, and add $14 Billion Dollars to the U.S. Economy,” Trump said in a post on his social media platform Truth Social.

U.S. Steel’s headquarters will remain in Pittsburgh and the bulk of the investment will take place over the next 14 months, the president said. U.S. Steel shares surged more than 20% to close at $52.01 per share after Trump’s announcement.”

by TXDobber

13 comments
  1. I know 0 about this. But if Trump is happy about it, something tells me its shit for everyone else involved… Or at the very least, way better for him and his cronies than for anyone else.

  2. Japan still remains a good ally and they make quality products , so if we’re going to partner with a country then they’re one I fully support.

  3. Americans are so caught on it being named US steel, amongst other things…

  4. Trump is desperate for a win after the trade war fiasco, and this is an easy way to have someone investing in the USA. He will try to take credit later on.

  5. Finally some good news from the Trump administration. I’d say this is a good move!

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