Nippon Steel's $15B purchase of US Steel closes — with big role for Trump
1. Nippon Steel acquired US Steel for $14.9 billion, impacting market dynamics. 2. Acquisition included a golden share agreement granting US government significant control. 3. US Steel will receive $11 billion in investments through 2028 post-acquisition. 4. Nippon seeks to enhance production capacity to 86 million tons, nearing strategic goals. 5. The deal reflects government influence on foreign investments, potentially deterring future deals.