U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel Forge $14 Billion Deal

The United States announced a partnership between U.S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel, involving a $14 billion investment. Under the agreement, U.S. Steel will remain under U.S. control, and the merger is expected to generate 70,000 jobs with plans for a new steel mill.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 26-05-2025 07:52 IST | Created: 26-05-2025 07:52 IST
U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel Forge $14 Billion Deal
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The United States has secured a significant partnership deal involving U.S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel, President Donald Trump announced. This agreement, touted on Sunday, will see Nippon Steel investing a substantial $14 billion into U.S. Steel's operations.

The investment includes up to $4 billion dedicated to the development of a new steel mill. Trump highlighted that this merger is set to create approximately 70,000 jobs, signifying a major boost to the domestic steel industry.

Emphasizing U.S. sovereignty, Trump assured that U.S. Steel will remain under American control, a key condition for the deal's execution. "It will be controlled by the United States, otherwise I wouldn't make the deal," Trump affirmed.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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