Nippon Steel Could Face Growth Challenges After U.S. Steel Purchase Blocked

January 06, 2025, 03.20 PM

ILUSTRASI. Nippon Steel may need to look at a revamp of its growth strategy after U.S. President Joe Biden blocked its proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel.

Source: Reuters | Editor: Wahyu T.Rahmawati

ACQUISITION - JAKARTA. Japan's Nippon Steel may need to look at a revamp of its growth strategy after U.S. President Joe Biden blocked its proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, but its share price could bounce back in the near-term, analysts said.

Shares in Nippon Steel fell only slightly on Monday in their first trading since Biden on Friday rejected the deal after a year-long review, citing national security concerns.

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