TOKYO -- The politicization of Nippon Steel's planned acquisition deal in the U.S. will fizzle out after the American presidential election in November, Takahiro Mori, vice chairman of the Japanese steelmaker, said on Thursday.
Japanese steelmaker says it will work to win over American company's stakeholders

Nippon Steel Executive Vice President Takahiro Mori (right), on May 9 in Tokyo said there will be no negative impact on his company's planned acquisition of U.S. Steel if the deal's completion is pushed back to the end of the year. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
TOKYO -- The politicization of Nippon Steel's planned acquisition deal in the U.S. will fizzle out after the American presidential election in November, Takahiro Mori, vice chairman of the Japanese steelmaker, said on Thursday.