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Trump's Deal with Nippon Steel: A New Era for U.S. Steel?

Trump's partnership with Nippon Steel ensures an American CEO and majority board, raising questions about federal control over U.S. Steel's operations.


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President Trump has greenlit Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel, ensuring an American CEO and majority board. The deal includes a 'golden share' for the U.S. government, allowing federal oversight of corporate decisions. While the partnership aims to boost jobs and stabilize the steel supply for the auto industry, it raises concerns about government intervention in private enterprise. Critics argue this could set a precedent for increased federal control in the marketplace, echoing practices seen in China. The implications for future foreign investments and the autonomy of U.S. Steel remain uncertain.

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U.S. Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel just struck a deal that guarantees an American CEO, an American-majority board, and a ‘golden share’ for Trump’s government
FortuneFortune·19d·
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"…U.S. Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel just struck a deal that guarantees an American CEO, an American-majority board, and a ‘golden share’ for Trump’s government."

Nippon Steel will finally get to buy U.S. Steel. The deal likely ensures more federal meddling in the future.
ReasonReason·19d·
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"…While Trump appears to have made the right decision in standing aside and allowing this deal to go through, the inclusion of a 'golden share' for the federal government would be a worrying precedent that is likely to chill future investment in American companies."

Is Trump Nationalizing United States Steel?
New York SunNew York Sun·19d·
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"…Nationalized industry in the West has a poor track record, too."

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