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Trump Doubles Steel Tariffs To 50% Saying It Will 'Secure' American Jobs, Backs US Steel's Takeover By Japan's Nippon
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 2:08am | 619On Friday, President Donald Trump announced that he is doubling U.S. tariffs on imported steel to 50%, while also endorsing the sale of U.S. Steel (NYSE:X) to Japan's Nippon Steel. What Happened: Speaking at a U.S. Steel facility in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, Trump called the 50% tariff hike a "...
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Trump Torpedoes US Steel Deal, X Stock Tumbles Despite Bullish Chart
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 9:03am | 592United States Steel Corp (NYSE:X) has been red-hot until the morning of April 10. After a powerful run, shares are taking a hit in premarket trading, down 10.04% as of 7:55 AM Eastern Time. The culprit? President Donald Trump's latest curveball on the Nippon Steel deal. X stock had soared 38.47%...
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US Steel Gains 16% As Trump Orders Review Of Nippon Steel's Blocked Acquisition
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 4:17am | 737Shares of United States Steel Corp. (NYSE:X) gained 16% on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a new review of its blocked acquisition by Japan’s Nippon Steel by former President Joe Biden, citing national security concerns early this year. What Happened: The White House...