President Trump announced on Friday a new partnership between U.S. Steel and Japanese firm Nippon Steel. While the president’s statement didn't explicitly endorse Nippon’s plan to take over U.S. Steel in a $14.

A national security panel was divided in its recommendation to President Donald Trump on Nippon Steel 's bid for U.S. Steel but most panel members believe any security risks posed by the deal can be addressed,

Discussions with the U.S. government about Nippon Steel's planned purchase of U.S. Steel are in their "final stage," Nippon Steel President Tadashi Imai said at a press conference on Friday. "We are awaiting the final decision of President Trump,