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Despite Nippon Steel, US and Japan say ties stronger than ever
By David Brunnstrom, Simon Lewis, Trevor Hunnicutt and Tim Kelly TOKYO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The foreign ministers of Japan and the United States said their countries' ties were stronger than ever on Tuesday,
Nippon Steel says there’s no Plan B to blocked U.S. Steel deal
The Japanese firm’s planned purchase of its U.S. rival was blocked last week by President Joe Biden after a year of diplomatic tension, political debate and lobbying efforts from the companies and unions. Biden, who had previously said he opposed the tie-up, cited national-security risks, despite Japan being a close ally.
Blinken Visits Japan as Nippon Steel Decision Weighs on Relations
U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to block Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel casts a shadow over Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Japan on Tuesday for farewell meetings with Washington's most important ally in Asia.
Blinken says US-Japan ties solid despite rift over steel deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken insisted during a visit to Tokyo on Tuesday that ties with Japan were stronger than ever, days after President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel's takeover of US Steel.
Tension Over US Steel Emerges During Blinken Visit to Japan
It was meant to be a final swing through Tokyo topped with a sushi breakfast to cement closer ties with one of the US’s closest allies.
Japanese steelmaker vows not to give up on buying U.S. Steel
Japan’s largest steelmaker said that it would not give up trying to purchase U.S. Steel even after President Joe Biden blocked the $15 billion bid last week.
Blinken In Japan After Rift On Steel Deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Japan on Tuesday for talks expected to address North Korean missile launches, but President Joe Biden's blocking of a steel deal is straining the allies' warm ties.
U.S. Steel CEO calls for Trump to take fresh look at Nippon deal, slams Biden decision as corrupt
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Nippon Steel stands firm on a US Steel takeover and denies risks cited by Biden
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Nippon Steel lawsuit against Biden could buy time to keep U.S. Steel deal alive
The companies argued in a lawsuit announced on Monday that Biden violated the Constitution by blocking the merger via a sham ...
Nippon Steel’s Thwarted Bid Sets Up Tougher Rivalry With Chinese Mills
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US rejection of Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel rankles Washington’s key ally in Asia
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Nippon Steel keeps battling for U.S. Steel buyout despite Biden’s veto
Eiji Hashimoto is getting his samurai on — riding into battle against both the outgoing and incoming U.S. presidents.
U.S. Steel and Nippon Sue Biden Over Decision to Block Merger
U.S. Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel sued the United States government on Monday in a last-ditch attempt to revive their ...
Nippon, US Steel file suit against Biden administration, union, and rival after $15B deal scuttled
Nippon Steel had promised to invest $2.7 billion in U.S. Steel’s aging blast furnace operations in Gary, Indiana, and ...
US Steel and Nippon Steel sue Biden administration over blocked merger
U.S. Steel and Japan-based Nippon Steel sued the Biden administration on Monday over a decision made last week to block a ...
Nippon Steel and US Steel rival denies bombshell lawsuit claims: 'We are armored through the teeth'
The CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs – a Nippon and U.S. Steel competitor – argues suing his company and the Biden administration is ...