# Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel approved by President Trump

President Donald Trump reversed his earlier opposition and approved Japan's Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel, a transaction more than 18 months in the making. The deal had faced opposition from the United Steelworkers union and politicians.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-07-15
- Where: United States
- Status: completed
- Products: steel
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Nippon Steel](https://endata.com/companies/7455.md) (acquirer)
- [United States Steel Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/15282.md) (target)

## Sources

- [metalcenternews.com](https://www.metalcenternews.com/editorial/op-ed/nippon-us-steel-saga-ends-with-partnership/45853), 2025-07-15: "The president reversed his earlier opposition to Japan's Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel, a transaction more than 18 months in the making."

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