U.S. Steel Stock Is Rising. Trump OKs Nippon Deal
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Trump administration offers some details of how it would control US Steel, but union raises concerns
President Donald Trump would have unique influence over the operations of U.S. Steel under the terms of what the White House calls an “investment” being made by Japan-based Nippon Steel in the iconic American steelmaker.
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.