Could Pittsburgh Lose US Steel?

City Cast Pittsburgh

President Joe Biden made good on his promise and blocked the sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel, and now both companies are suing the federal government, a Cleveland-based steel rival, and the head of the United Steelworkers union. So what happens now? Can U.S. Steel leave Pittsburgh? Is Nippon, based in Japan, really a threat to our national security? And what does all this say about Pittsburgh’s place in our global economy? Host Megan Harris and executive producer Mallory Falk try to find answers in one of the most impactful and murky stories affecting our city today.

Stories discussed in today’s episode:

• President Biden Blocks US Steel Sale to Nippon Steel. What Does This Mean for Pittsburgh? [City Cast Pittsburgh]
• Nippon, US Steel file suit against Biden administration, union, and rival after $15b deal scuttled [Associated Press]
• Why Biden blocked a Japanese bid to buy U.S. Steel [PBS News Hour]
• Japan PM says blocked US Steel deal could hit investments [France 24]

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