They also argue Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel coming together makes for a viable force in an industry now dominated by the Chinese, creating jobs and economic impact of up to $1 billion. Hashimoto ...

Eiji Hashimoto, chairman and CEO of Nippon Steel Corporation, delivers a speech on U.S. Steel during a press conference at their company headquarters Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene ...