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Trump Gets 'Golden Share' In $14 Billion US Steel Deal, But Control Shifts To Federal Agencies Under Future Presidents

Nippon Steel Corp. (OTC:NPSCY) completed its acquisition of United States Steel Corp. (NYSE:X), with President Donald Trump securing unprecedented “golden share” powers that grant the U.S. government veto authority over key corporate decisions.

Benzinga

US Steel buyout gives Trump a new power: What about future presidents?

President Trump holds a veto power on specific matters and has the right to appoint an independent director as part of the Nippon Steel takeover.

Euronews

With his 'golden share' in U.S. Steel, Trump turns to a mechanism more common elsewhere in the world

Nippon Steel offered Washington a "golden share," which gives the government oversight over some decisions, to get approval for its takeover of U.S. Steel.

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Trump-Backed US Steel Deal with Nippon Finalized, Sparks Job Boom

US Steel finalizes deal with Nippon Steel, backed by Trump, promising over 100,000 US jobs and $11 billion in investments.

International Business Times

Nippon Steel finalises US Steel takeover after state opposition

The pursuit by Nippon Steel of the Pittsburgh-based company has hindered by national security concerns

Euronews

Nippon, US Steel Say They Have Completed Partnership Deal

Nippon Steel and US Steel announced Wednesday they have completed a partnership deal in which the US government will essentially have veto power over significant decisions affecting US jobs.

International Business Times

Nippon Steel finalizes $15B takeover of US Steel after sealing national security agreement

Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel say they've finalized their “historic partnership,” a year-and-a-half after the Japanese company first proposed its deal to buy the iconic American steelmaker for nearly $15 billion

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US Steel, Nippon Partnership Proceeds With Security Deal, 'Golden Share'

The partnership between US Steel and Nippon Steel has reached a new phase, with an agreement on US national security guarantees, in addition to the so-called "golden share" advantage obtained by President Donald Trump's administration.

International Business Times

Trump clears path for Nippon Steel investment in US Steel, so long as it fits the government's terms

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order paving the way for a Nippon Steel investment in U.S. Steel, so long as the Japanese company complies with a “national security agreement” submitted by the federal government

The Independent UK

‘Another snake-oil salesman’s pitch’: US workers wary of Trump’s steel deal

The president believes his Nippon Steel agreement will revive America’s steel industry – but workers are skeptical

The Guardian - US

EU 'strongly regrets' Trump's announcement to double steel and aluminium tariffs to 50%

During a rally at a steel plant the US president announced that he will double tariffs on steel imports. Afterwards, he announced the same for aluminium. The measure, which would hit Europe hard, is supposed to come into force on 4 June.

Euronews

Trump doubles foreign steel tariffs to 50%

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The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: Surprise doubling of steel tariffs risks global market turmoil – again

The US president told steelworkers he was planning to double the tariffs to 50%. Key US politics stories from Friday 30 May at a glance

The Guardian - US

Trump hails Japan’s US Steel deal in Pittsburgh rally as he doubles steel tariffs to 50%

President vows ‘nobody is going to get around’ new 50 percent tariffs on foreign steel, but the details of Nippon’s U.S. Steel deal remain murky

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Al Jazeera

Trump says US will raise steel tariffs to 50 percent at Pennsylvania rally

In his campaign-style speech, Trump also hailed a ‘blockbuster agreement’ between Japan’s Nippon Steel and US Steel.

The Guardian - US

Trump announces 50% steel tariffs and hails ‘blockbuster’ deal with Japan

President tells Pennsylvania rally tariffs will aid workers but questions raised over nature of Nippon Steel investment

Reason

Tariff Legal Battle Plays Out

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The Guardian - US

Trump says he is doubling tariffs on imported steel to 50% – as it happened

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Nippon Steel Will Finally Get To Buy U.S. Steel. The Deal Likely Ensures More Federal Meddling in the Future.

The federal government will reportedly get a "golden share" in U.S. Steel, potentially allowing it to overrule shareholders on some decisions.

The Independent UK

US government to have control in Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal, Trump and McCormick say

U.S. Sen. David McCormick says an arrangement for Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel will guarantee an American CEO, a majority of U.S. board members and U.S. government approval over certain corporate functions

International Business Times

Asian Markets Mixed As Trump Dials Down After EU Tariff Threat

Asian stocks were mixed Monday after Donald Trump thrust his trade war back into the spotlight by threatening the European Union with huge tariffs before extending a deadline for their implementation.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: judge puts a stop to ban on Harvard’s foreign students – for now

Temporary reprieve comes after the leading university sued the Trump administration – key US politics stories from Friday 23 May at a glance

International Business Times

Trump Greenlights Nippon Steel 'Partnership' With US Steel

US President Donald Trump on Friday threw his support behind a new "partnership" between US Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel, sending the American firm's share price skyrocketing on hopes of an end to the long-running saga over foreign ownership of a key national asset.

The Guardian - US

Trump warms to Nippon Steel, backing ‘partnership’ with US Steel

Biden had blocked Japanese acquisition, citing national security, with Trump previously agreeing he was ‘totally against’ it

Barchart

Stocks Settle Lower as President Trump Ramps Up Tariff Rhetoric

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -0.67%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.61%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.93%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -0.77%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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