Nippon Steel set to complete $14bn acquisition of U.S. Steel next week

Nippon Steel set to complete $14bn acquisition of U.S. Steel next week Nippon Steel set to complete $14bn acquisition of U.S. Steel next week

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.

Nippon Steel is expected to complete the acquisition on Wednesday U.S. time, buying all U.S. Steel shares for $14.1 billion.