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David Burritt, the president and CEO of U.S. Steel, is seeking to overturn opposition to the deal with Nippon Steel. © Reuters

KEN MORIYASU

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump met with U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt at the White House on Thursday, where the leader of the iconic steelmaker is thought to have made the case that Nippon Steel's acquisition fits the president's vision of revitalizing American industry.

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