Nippon Steel taps Republican lobby firepower for U.S. Steel deal

Former congressional staffer retained to help advocate on Capitol Hill

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Nippon Steel's planned acquisition of U.S. Steel has been opposed by the United Steelworkers union and lawmakers from Pennsylvania, where the American company is based.  © Reuters

KEN MORIYASU, Nikkei Asia diplomatic correspondent

WASHINGTON -- Nippon Steel has added another lobbying firm to its roster, as the Japanese company seeks to pave the way for the acquisition of U.S. Steel.

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