Biden offers 'personal assurances' to union on U.S.-Nippon Steel deal

United Steelworkers says president 'has our backs' as it opposes foreign ownership

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U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks from the Fern Hollow Bridge, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Oct. 20, 2022. © Reuters

KEN MORIYASU, Nikkei Asia diplomatic correspondent

WASHINGTON -- A key U.S. trade union that is opposed to the Nippon Steel acquisition of U.S. Steel said it received "personal assurances" from President Joe Biden on Friday that he will back the steelworkers.

In a statement, United Steelworkers (USW) International President David McCall said, "Today we received personal assurances that President Joe Biden has our backs. He's always been a friend to the American worker and our union, and we're grateful he's taking an interest in this matter."

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