U.S. Steel deal set for review as Biden woos Rust Belt voters

Analysts expect Nippon Steel decision to be delayed until after presidential election

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U.S. President Joe Biden seeks to win crucial Rust Belt votes in the November election. (Source photos by Nikkei)

RINTARO TOBITA, Nikkei staff writer

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. government is starting the screening of Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel, forcing the Biden White House to tread a fine line to not alienate Rust Belt steelworkers ahead of the November presidential election.

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