TOKYO -- U.S. President Donald Trump has reversed former President Biden's decision to block Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel, marking a major milestone in protracted efforts to seal the $14.9 billion deal.
Trump gives seal of approval to 'partnership' amid desire to revive steel industry

Criticism of Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel intensified during the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The conclusion of a second CFIUS review of the deal marks another major chapter in the contentious saga. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images, AP and Yuki Nakao)
TOKYO -- U.S. President Donald Trump has reversed former President Biden's decision to block Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel, marking a major milestone in protracted efforts to seal the $14.9 billion deal.