Trump says Nippon Steel not allowed to take majority in U.S. Steel

Nippon Steel considering 'bold' revision to buyout plan, says Japan's chief spokesman

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American President Donald Trump says Nippon Steel has agreed to invest heavily in U.S. Steel, describing the potential move as "very exciting." (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Yuki Nakao and Reuters)

RYOHEI YASOSHIMA and MASASHI ISAWA

WASHINGTON/TOKYO -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that Nippon Steel would not be allowed to take a majority stake in U.S. Steel, making it highly likely the Japanese company will need to fundamentally revise its plan to acquire its American peer.

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