Trump OKs Nippon Steel investment in U.S. Steel
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President Trump on Friday cleared the way for Japan-based Nippon Steel to potentially acquire U.S. Steel, though details about the structure of the deal — including a possible "golden share" held by the federal government — remain unclear.
The companies said they had entered into an agreement with the U.S. government to alleviate any national security concerns.
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In Tokyo, there’s concern — and more than a little trepidation — over what the Nippon Steel deal and doubled tariffs portend for the economic relationship.