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Trump Administration Saves U.S. Steel Plant, Secures Jobs

9/20/2025

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The Trump administration intervened to stop U.S. Steel from closing its Granite City, Illinois plant, originally set to shut down in November.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick informed U.S. Steel CEO Dave Burritt that the administration would invoke "golden share" rights from Nippon Steel's acquisition to prevent the closure.
U.S. Steel will continue operations at Granite City indefinitely, reversing its previous decision.
Approximately 800 workers will keep their pay until 2027 due to protections in the acquisition agreement.
The steelworkers union is seeking $500 million from Nippon's investment for plant modernization.

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The Trump administration intervened to stop U.S. Steel from closing its Granite City, Illinois plant, originally set to shut down in November.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick informed U.S. Steel CEO Dave Burritt that the administration would invoke "golden share" rights from Nippon Steel's acquisition to prevent the closure.
U.S. Steel will continue operations at Granite City indefinitely, reversing its previous decision.
Approximately 800 workers will keep their pay until 2027 due to protections in the acquisition agreement.
The steelworkers union is seeking $500 million from Nippon's investment for plant modernization.