Nippon’s proposed acquisition faces some legitimate pushback
Japanese group wins extension to probe of deal that is opposed by Biden, Harris and Trump
The Nippon Steel experience has broader ramifications for dealmaking
Biden administration opposes Japanese company’s proposed $15bn takeover, which has become an election issue
Biden’s plan to block US Steel acquisition dashes hopes money might beat politics
Plus, the sale of an Australian data centre company mints a new billionaire and an AI start-up focused on safety raises $1bn
Japanese bid for Pennsylvania-based company has become flashpoint in US presidential race
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both oppose $15bn Japanese bid as they court voters in crucial swing state
Japanese company lobbies unions and politicians over $14.9bn bid after Kamala Harris insists on local ownership
Democratic presidential candidate comes out against deal in latest blow to Japanese company’s takeover hopes
Trump’s former secretary of state to help Japanese company overcome opposition to deal
Japanese company’s $14.9bn proposed purchase of US Steel sparked bipartisan political backlash
Plus, Blackstone’s M&A machine revs up and Arnault lays the groundwork for LVMH’s future
The USW has inserted itself into the election, US-China relations and a $14.9bn cross-border deal
Japanese company’s bid for US Steel further complicated by industrial state politicians
Pace of US deglobalisation is accelerating, with sometimes dubious motives
President seeks to keep company ‘domestically owned and operated’ despite Washington’s alliance with Tokyo
The administration needs to articulate how Nippon’s acquisition breaches national security standards
Nippon Steel’s planned purchase of US Steel is a test case as managers prepare to deal with more active labour groups
Nippon Steel’s $14.9bn offer has prompted backlash from both parties in Washington
White House says $14.9bn deal merits scrutiny on security grounds despite Japan being an ally
American objections to a deal to buy US Steel turn on an outdated view of how close Japanese companies are to the state
$14.9bn takeover comes as country’s cash-rich corporations return to global markets
Republican lawmakers demand probe into deal while Pennsylvania senator vows to block it
Japanese company targets American market with its biggest-ever acquisition
