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Presidential Order Regarding the Nippon Steel Acquisition of U.S. Steel

Original title: Regarding the Proposed Acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation

June 13, 2025

national securityforeign investmentsteel industrycorporate acquisitionCFIUS

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The Frame

What this does

This order dictates the conditions under which a major foreign acquisition of a foundational American industrial company can move forward, directly impacting the future of U.S. Steel.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Nippon Steel Corporation

The company must enter into a national security agreement with the U.S. government to proceed with the acquisition.

United States Steel Corporation

The company is subject to the conditions of the national security agreement required to finalize the acquisition.

CFIUS

The committee is authorized to monitor and enforce compliance with the national security agreement.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 13, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

President Trump issued an executive order modifying a previous prohibition on the acquisition of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel. The order allows the transaction to proceed only if the companies enter into a that meets requirements set by the U.S. government.

Key Facts

  • The order amends a January 3, 2025, order that previously prohibited the acquisition.
  • The acquisition is now permitted provided the parties sign a national security agreement (NSA) consistent with U.S. government terms.
  • CFIUS is authorized to monitor and enforce compliance with the required NSA.
  • The President reserves the right to issue further orders to protect national security regarding this transaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the acquisition of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel now approved?
It is conditionally permitted, provided that the companies sign and comply with a mandated by the U.S. government.
What happens if the companies do not sign the national security agreement?
The transaction remains prohibited under the terms of the amended executive order.

Why It Matters

This order dictates the conditions under which a major foreign acquisition of a foundational American industrial company can move forward, directly impacting the future of U.S. Steel.

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Reversal of Previous Prohibition

The order explicitly reverses a total prohibition issued by the previous administration, replacing it with a conditional approval framework.

Donald TrumpJoe BidenNippon Steel CorporationUnited States Steel Corporation

Connected Entities

organizationUnited States Steel Corporation“The American company subject to the proposed acquisition.”Map →
personJoe Biden“Former President who issued the initial January 3, 2025, order prohibiting the t”Map →
personDonald Trump“President of the United States who issued the executive order.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Foreign Investment in the United States“Federal committee that reviewed the transaction for national security risks.”Map →
organizationNippon Steel Corporation“Japanese corporation seeking to acquire U.S. Steel.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.federalregister.gov

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  • Controversy85
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  • Entertainment40
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