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Public policy affecting the iron and steel industry.
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Trump Approves Nippon Steel’s US$14.9 Billion Purchase of U. S. Steel
16 June 2025 - U.S. President Donald Trump has approved Nippon Steel’s US$14.9 billion bid for United States Steel Corporation after both companies signed an agreement with the Treasury Department resolving national security concerns, reported Reuters.
Britain Temporarily Exempt From Doubled Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
04 June 2025 - While British exports have been temporarily granted an exemption from the U.S. Section 232 tariffs doubling on aluminum and steel to 50%, they still must pay a 25% duty, reported the Times.
Trump Doubles Steel and Aluminum Tariff Rate
02 June 2025 - U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he's raising the Section 232 tariff on imported steel and aluminum to 50%, beginning 4 June.
Trump Says He's Supporting Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel 'Partnership'
27 May 2025 - President Donald Trump appears to be backing Nippon Steel’s acquisition of United States Steel Corporation, stating in a Truth Social post that the “planned partnership” will create thousands of jobs and inject billions into the economy.
Steel Industry Awaits Trump Decision on U. S. Steel
22 May 2025 - The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States has forwarded a recommendation on the United States Steel Corporation and Nippon Steel Corp. merger, but details of the recommendation have not been disclosed, the Reuters news service reports.
U.S.-U.K. Economic Deal Lowers Some Tariffs
12 May 2025 - The U.S. and U.K. announced a deal to lower tariffs on some goods including British-exported steel, cars and plane parts, reported the Reuters news service.
Vice President JD Vance Tours Nucor Steel–Berkeley
04 May 2025 - Nucor Corp.'s Berkeley mill in South Carolina welcomed U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Lee Zeldin on Thursday for a tour and to help mark the first 100 days of the Trump administration.
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