U.S. Steel CEO calls for Trump to take fresh look at Nippon deal, slams Biden decision as corrupt

U.S. Steel CEO calls for Trump to take fresh look at Nippon deal, slams Biden decision as corrupt


David Burritt, president and chief executive officer of US Steel Corp., speaks during an Economic Club of Detroit event in Detroit, Michigan, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.

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US Steel CEO on lawsuit to Biden administration following dissolved merger with Nippon Steel

Biden formally blocked the more than $14 billion deal on Friday, citing national security concerns after a monthslong review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.

U.S. Steel and Nippon filed a lawsuit Monday asking a federal court to reverse Biden’s decision, alleging that the president acted unconstitutionally.

Trump has also opposed U.S. Steel’s sale to Nippon. Burritt believes he can convince the president-elect that the deal is in the best interest of the company and U.S. workers.

“What we want is for due process to work,” Burritt said. “Obviously, we have a new president that will take a fresh look at this. We understand what his current views are, but he’s smart guy. He has the opportunity to have fresh eyes and do what’s right, and I believe strongly he will,” he added.

The White House, when asked for comment, said “a committee of national security and trade experts determined this acquisition would create risk for American national security.” The Trump transition team referred back to the president-elect’s previous comments opposing the deal.

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