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Trump Demands Review of Controversial Steel Acquisition Deal

4/7/2025

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In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump has called for a review of Nippon Steel's bid to acquire U.S. Steel, a deal previously halted by President Joe Biden over national security worries. With a 45-day deadline set for the Committee on Foreign Investment to evaluate the risks, U.S. Steel's shares soared by 11%, reflecting investor optimism.

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In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump has called for a review of Nippon Steel's bid to acquire U.S. Steel, a deal previously halted by President Joe Biden over national security worries. With a 45-day deadline set for the Committee on Foreign Investment to evaluate the risks, U.S. Steel's shares soared by 11%, reflecting investor optimism.