Nippon Steel considers 'golden share' idea for US Steel deal

Japanese company still undecided on proposal, which would give Washington veto power

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Nippon Steel is in final negotiations with the U.S. government in its bid to make U.S. Steel a wholly owned subsidiary. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters, Yuki Nakao, and Mayumi Tsumita)

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TOKYO -- Nippon Steel is considering handing a "golden share" to the U.S. government as a way to proceed with its acquisition of U.S. Steel, Nikkei has learned.

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