Japan, u.s. steel

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.
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.
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.
Blinken in Japan after rift on steel deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Japan on Tuesday for talks expected to address North Korean missile launches, but President Joe Biden's blocking of a steel deal is straining the allies' warm ties.
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,
Japanese steelmaker vows not to give up on buying U.S. Steel
Japan’s largest steelmaker said that it would not give up trying to purchase U.S. Steel even after President Joe Biden blocked the $15 billion bid last week.
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.
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Outgoing US ambassador to Japan takes parting shot at China
China, North Korea and Iran are part of an "axis of autocrats" and the United States and its allies are the "thin blue line" ...
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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 ...
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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US approves $4.9b missile sale to Japan
WASHINGTON - The United States on Jan 3 announced the approval of a US$3.6 billion (S$4.9 billion) sale of up to 1,200 ...