Advanced Manufacturing

End of the Line

Why the Nippon Steel/US Steel Buyout is Critical for US Manufacturing

Nippon Steel was a lifeline for US Steel. What happens now?

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Both the former Biden and now Trump Administration’s rejection of the proposed buyout of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel will represent a turning point for the iconic American corporation. Nippon Steel has the investment capital and the technology to turn around U.S. Steel, but political considerations, especially in the new administration, mean that the future of U.S. Steel is very much in doubt.

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Written by

James Anderton

Jim Anderton is the Director of Content for ENGINEERING.com. Mr. Anderton was formerly editor of Canadian Metalworking Magazine and has contributed to a wide range of print and on-line publications, including Design Engineering, Canadian Plastics, Service Station and Garage Management, Autovision, and the National Post. He also brings prior industry experience in quality and part design for a Tier One automotive supplier.