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Biden Blocks $14 Billion US Steel Sale to Nippon Steel on National Security Grounds

byLiliana Vida
January 3, 2025
in Large-Cap, Steel
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Decision Sparks Legal Battle and Raises Questions About Foreign Investment in Critical Industries

President Joe Biden has blocked the proposed $14 billion acquisition of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, citing national security concerns. The decision, announced Friday, underscores Washington’s increasing protectionist stance and its focus on safeguarding domestic industries critical to national security.

“This acquisition would place one of America’s largest steel producers under foreign control and create risk for our national security and critical supply chains,” Biden said in a statement.

The move sent Pittsburgh-based US Steel’s stock tumbling over 7% in early trading, reflecting market concerns about the company’s future amid the failed deal.

Legal Action on the Horizon

In a joint statement, US Steel and Nippon Steel criticized the decision as politically motivated and devoid of credible evidence of a national security threat. They indicated plans to pursue legal action to protect their interests.

“We are left with no choice but to take all appropriate action to protect our legal rights,” the companies said. They argued that the decision sends “a chilling message” to foreign investors from U.S.-allied nations considering significant investments in the United States.

Unions and National Interests

The proposed deal had faced staunch opposition from the United Steelworkers union, which argued it would harm American steelworkers and compromise domestic steel production capabilities. The union’s influence, coupled with Biden’s emphasis on protecting U.S. supply chains, appeared pivotal in the decision.

“We need major U.S. companies representing the major share of U.S. steelmaking capacity to keep leading the fight on behalf of America’s national interests,” Biden stated.

Biden’s stance aligns with his administration’s broader policy of prioritizing domestic manufacturing and safeguarding key industries from foreign control.

A Politicized Process

The acquisition was under review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), a federal panel that assesses national security risks associated with foreign investments. After months of deliberation, CFIUS was reportedly unable to reach a consensus and escalated the decision to Biden.

In his executive order, Biden mandated that the companies abandon the deal within 30 days unless an extension is granted by CFIUS.

Josh Spoores, a North American steel analyst at CRU, described the process as “highly politicized.”

Nippon Steel’s Commitments

Throughout the negotiation process, Nippon Steel made significant commitments to alleviate concerns, including retaining US Steel’s name, keeping its Pittsburgh headquarters, investing in domestic plants, and ensuring key executives were U.S. citizens.

“The record before CFIUS is abundantly clear that this transaction, with the commitments made by Nippon Steel, would strengthen, not weaken, national security,” the companies reiterated in their joint statement.

Future Uncertainty for US Steel

The collapse of the deal leaves questions about US Steel’s next steps. It remains unclear whether the company will seek another buyer or focus on internal growth strategies amid an increasingly challenging geopolitical and economic landscape.

Biden’s decision marks another chapter in the ongoing debate over balancing foreign investment with national security—a conversation that will likely continue to shape U.S. economic policy.

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