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United States of America: U.S. Administration blocks the acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel over security concerns

Announcement

03 Jan 2025

In January 2025, the U.S. Administration blocked the acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel over security concerns.

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Number of interventions

1

1 certainly harmful

0 likely harmful

0 liberalising

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Implementation date

03 Jan 2025

Revocation date:

19 Jun 2025

Announced: 03 Jan 2025
FDI: Entry and ownership rule
On 3 January 2025, the U.S. Administration has blocked the proposed USD 14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel. The decision was made due to national security concerns. Accordi...
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