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Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel are reportedly in active discussions to revive their $14.9 billion merger deal, with the Japanese steel giant now proposing a significantly larger investment in U.S. operations. According to Semafor, Nippon has offered to boost its previously pledged $2.7 billion upgrade fund to as much as $7 billion, aiming to modernize aging Rust Belt facilities and gain regulatory approval.
The discussions follow growing scrutiny from U.S. officials over the proposed acquisition. Nippon Steel President Tadashi Imai confirmed this week that negotiations with the U.S. government are ongoing, focusing on both the terms of the equity purchase and the long-term investment strategy.
The potential deal faced a turning point in February when President Donald Trump, alongside Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, stated that Nippon Steel's bid would be better framed as an investment rather than a full acquisition. Trump also noted that he would be open to Nippon Steel acquiring a minority stake in U.S. Steel instead.
Originally announced in December 2023, the $14.9 billion bid by Nippon Steel aimed to rejuvenate U.S. Steel’s infrastructure, secure domestic jobs, and retain its headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Nippon, the world’s fourth-largest steel producer, is seeking to solidify its foothold in the American market by aligning its offer with political and economic interests in the U.S.
Neither Nippon Steel nor U.S. Steel has commented on the latest developments. However, the revised investment proposal could play a pivotal role in swaying U.S. regulators and securing one of the most high-profile cross-border industrial deals in recent years.
