Donald Trump has announced a landmark $14 billion partnership between U.S. Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel, vowing that the iconic American steelmaker will remain under U.S. control. The agreement ensures U.S. Steel’s headquarters stays rooted in Pittsburgh, calming fears of foreign takeover and job losses in Pennsylvania. Trump declared the deal will create at least 70,000 jobs, with Nippon Steel pledging up to $4 billion for a new steel manufacturing facility, fueling optimism for a major industrial revival. Lawmakers from both parties reportedly pushed for the deal, highlighting its political and economic significance. Trump emphasized, “It will be controlled by the United States; otherwise, I wouldn’t have entered into this agreement,” underscoring American oversight despite Nippon’s partial ownership. The partnership is set to make the combined entity the world’s third-largest steel producer, trailing only China’s Baowu Steel and Luxembourg’s ArcelorMittal. Wall Street cheered the ...
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