Japan, U.S. Steel

U.S. Companies and Investors in Japan Are at Risk From U.S. Steel Backlash
American investment could become less welcome, undermining Japan’s progress on corporate reforms.
Despite Nippon Steel, US and Japan say ties stronger than ever
By David Brunnstrom, Simon Lewis, Trevor Hunnicutt and Tim Kelly TOKYO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The foreign ministers of Japan and the United States said their countries' ties were stronger than ever on Tuesday,
Biden blocks Japan's Nippon Steel from acquiring U.S. Steel
The companies condemned the president's decision and hinted at taking legal action, while U.S. Steel's CEO accused Biden of "political corruption."
Biden blocks Japan’s Nippon from taking over US Steel
President Joe Biden said Friday he is blocking a $14.3 billion acquisition of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, marking a significant use of executive authority in the closing days of his administration.
U.S. Steel sues to salvage its sale to Japan's Nippon Steel
U.S. Steel and its would-be Japanese suitor filed twin lawsuits Monday to defend their $15 billion merger. President Biden issued an order on Friday to block the deal, citing national security concerns.
Biden Blocks Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon
The president said he was moving to protect national security in deciding the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year.
Steel Setback: Biden Risks Japan Ties, Investment
By blocking the acquisition of US Steel, President Joe Biden has irked Japan, one of Washington's closest allies whose firms are the biggest foreign investors in the United States.
Japan’s investments in US set to go on despite Nippon Steel’s takeover setback
The assessment by analysts comes after US President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel Corp’s US$14.9 billion bid for US Steel Corp.
US rejection of Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel rankles Washington’s key ally in Asia
President Joe Biden's decision to reject a bid by Nippon Steel to acquire U.S. Steel isn't the first time friction over trade ...
Blinken Lauds Japan Ties While Skirting Nippon Steel Dispute
Secretary of State Antony Blinken lauded the close economic and security partnership between the US and Japan after a ...
Nippon Steel Could Face Growth Challenges After U.S. Steel Purchase Blocked, Analysts Say
Nippon Steel shares closed down 0.75% at 3,158 yen ($20.03) on Monday, compared with a 1% fall in broader Topix index. They ...
Nippon Steel stands firm on a US Steel takeover and denies risks cited by Biden
Nippon Steel Chief Executive Eiji Hashimoto says the top Japanese steelmaker is standing firm on its proposed acquisition and ...
US Steel and Nippon Steel sue Biden administration over blocked merger
U.S. Steel and Japan-based Nippon Steel sued the Biden administration on Monday over a decision made last week to block a ...
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Joe Biden’s mixed legacy on Japan
W ITHIN 24 HOURS on January 6th, two events took place that encapsulate the mixed legacy Joe Biden will leave in America’s ...
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel file suit after Biden administration blocks $15-billion deal
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel are filing a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s decision to block a proposed ...
True friend or security threat? Japan dumbfounded by veto of US Steel deal
The decision underscores the difficulty of ‘friendshoring’ and could deter some foreign investments in the US, says an expert ...