Pentagon, Treasury and state department all conclude $15bn Nippon Steel acquisition poses no national security risk
A Japanese company’s plan to buy US Steel is challenging the country’s long-standing policy towards foreign investment
Japanese group’s vice-chair plans post-election Washington visit to break political deadlock on $15bn bid
Nippon’s proposed acquisition faces some legitimate pushback
Japanese group wins extension to probe of deal that is opposed by Biden, Harris and Trump
Biden administration opposes Japanese company’s proposed $15bn takeover, which has become an election issue
Biden’s plan to block US Steel acquisition dashes hopes money might beat politics
Japanese bid for Pennsylvania-based company has become flashpoint in US presidential race
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both oppose $15bn Japanese bid as they court voters in crucial swing state
Japanese company lobbies unions and politicians over $14.9bn bid after Kamala Harris insists on local ownership
Democratic presidential candidate comes out against deal in latest blow to Japanese company’s takeover hopes
Trump’s former secretary of state to help Japanese company overcome opposition to deal
Japanese company’s $14.9bn proposed purchase of US Steel sparked bipartisan political backlash
The USW has inserted itself into the election, US-China relations and a $14.9bn cross-border deal
Japanese company’s bid for US Steel further complicated by industrial state politicians
Pace of US deglobalisation is accelerating, with sometimes dubious motives
President Biden risks undermining sound economic policy and support for a key ally if he blocks the Nippon Steel deal
President seeks to keep company ‘domestically owned and operated’ despite Washington’s alliance with Tokyo
The administration needs to articulate how Nippon’s acquisition breaches national security standards
Intervention comes as president courts union votes, but is likely to anger Japan
Nippon Steel’s $14.9bn offer has prompted backlash from both parties in Washington
White House says $14.9bn deal merits scrutiny on security grounds despite Japan being an ally
Republican lawmakers demand probe into deal while Pennsylvania senator vows to block it
Japanese company targets American market with its biggest-ever acquisition
Plus, a cross-border steel deal and Coupang’s plan to rescue Farfetch
