Biden Voices Opposition to $14B Sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese Company, Citing Concerns for American Workers
• Biden opposes the planned $14.1B sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese company Nippon Steel
• He feels U.S. Steel should remain American-owned to support U.S. steelworkers and manufacturing
• Nippon Steel has tried reassuring critics with no job loss promises and keeping the Pittsburgh HQ
• The White House indicated the deal would undergo national security review by the CFIUS committee
• Biden is not formally blocking the deal but using his platform to voice opposition and support unions