Trump approves U.S. Steel merger with Japan's Nippon after companies sign national security agreement
1. Trump approves U.S. Steel's merger with Nippon Steel for national security. 2. U.S. Steel will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Nippon North America. 3. Steel tariffs are doubled to 50%, effective June 4. 4. Nippon Steel promises to maintain production capacity for 10 years. 5. No layoffs expected; workers to receive $5,000 bonuses.