Trump cancels Biden order blocking Nippon Steel takeover of US Steel

Trump cancels Biden order blocking Nippon Steel takeover of US Steel Trump cancels Biden order blocking Nippon Steel takeover of US Steel

TOKYO — U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday cancelled the decision by former President Joe Biden to block Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel, paving the way for the Japanese company to finalize its takeover of its American counterpart.

Alongside Trump’s decision, the two companies also signed a National Security Agreement with the U.S. government.