TOKYO -- Nippon Steel's CEO said his company's $14 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel can help America regain its manufacturing clout in Washington's continuing battle with China for global economic leadership.
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Nippon Steel Chairman and CEO Eiji Hashimoto tells the media that "we are satisfied with the agreement reached with the U.S. government." He spoke at the company's headquarters in Tokyo on June 19. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
TOKYO -- Nippon Steel's CEO said his company's $14 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel can help America regain its manufacturing clout in Washington's continuing battle with China for global economic leadership.