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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,
Biden Blocks Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon
The president said he was moving to protect national security in deciding the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year.
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.
Steel setback: Biden risks Japan ties, investment
Nippon Steel touted the $14.9 billion deal as a lifeline for its rusting US rival, but opponents warned that the Japanese firm would slash jobs -- despite assurances to the contrary.
Japan PM says blocked US Steel deal could hit investments
Japan's prime minister on Monday urged Washington to dispel concerns that a decision by Joe Biden to block Nippon Steel's takeover of US Steel could impact future investments. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said the veteran Democrat's decision had sparked worries over future Japanese investments in the world's largest economy.
Blinken Lauds Japan Ties While Skirting Nippon Steel Dispute
Secretary of State Antony Blinken lauded the close economic and security partnership between the US and Japan after a controversial move by US President Joe Biden to label Japan’s Nippon Steel Corp. as a national security risk.
Biden blocks $14 billion acquisition of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel
President Joe Biden has rejected the nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel.
Biden blocks US Steel sale to Japan's Nippon Steel
President Joe Biden on Friday announced he has blocked the controversial $14.9 billion sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel, citing a strategic need to protect domestic industry.There was rare bipartisan agreement on the issue,
Nippon Steel bets on Trump to salvage $15bn US deal
Nippon Steel and US Steel are betting Donald Trump can be persuaded to back their $15bn deal, accusing President Joe Biden of blocking the transaction to win union support in last year’s presidential election.
Ramstad: U.S. Steel should have gone to Nippon. Blocking the deal will harm Minnesota’s Iron Range
President Joe Biden last week capitulated to uneconomic thinking by blocking Nippon Steel’s purchase of U.S. Steel. That decision will ultimately harm Minnesota’s Iron Range. U.S. Steel operates two of the iron ore mines in northeast Minnesota,
U.S.-Japan ties strong despite blocked Nippon Steel deal: ambassador
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel on Thursday played down concerns over the potential repercussions from President Joe Biden's decision to block the $14.1 billion acquisition of United States Steel Corp.
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The U.S.-Japan Relationship Continues to Expand
The United States and Japan are working "together to strengthen and build more resilient supply chains, critical minerals ...
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Joe Biden’s mixed legacy on Japan
W ITHIN 24 HOURS on January 6th, two events took place that encapsulate the mixed legacy Joe Biden will leave in America’s ...
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Outgoing US envoy to Japan criticizes China
Rahm Emanuel has been a sharp critic of China’s economic and geopolitical strategies during his three years in Japan.
Rise of US Steel paralleled the arrival of the United States on the world stage
President Joe Biden blocked the $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel — something he had first vowed ...
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Outgoing US envoy to Japan defends American troops and their standing around the globe
TOKYO — U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel in his outgoing remarks Friday defended U.S. forces abroad as “the thin blue ...