WASHINGTON -- Two of former U.S. President Donald Trump's top trade officials have taken opposite positions on Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel, leaving many in Washington guessing which stance represents that of the Republican front-runner.
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Former President Donald Trump has so far remained silent on the U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel deal. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by AP and Reuters)
WASHINGTON -- Two of former U.S. President Donald Trump's top trade officials have taken opposite positions on Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel, leaving many in Washington guessing which stance represents that of the Republican front-runner.