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Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Steelworkers Head Urges Trump to Reject Nippon Bid

The comments are likely a final salvo from David McCall, who has stood in opposition of U.S. Steel’s proposed sale to the Japanese suitor since the deal was announced in December 2023.

May 22, 2025
Government, Business

Nippon Steel Boosts Investment for Proposed US Steel Deal

Nippon Steel has bolstered its pledge to invest in U.S. Steel in the event that President Donald Trump approves the Japanese company’s proposed $14.1 billion takeover.

May 20, 2025
Government, Business

Lutnick Fields Rival US Steel Bids by Nippon Steel, Activist

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has emerged as a key player in determining the future of United States Steel Corp., holding back-to-back meetings with rival bidders for the American steelmaker last week.

April 1, 2025
Government, Business

Union Says Ancora Aims to Sell Mills for US Steel Revival

The United Steelworkers said investor Ancora wants to sell U.S. Steel Corp.’s state-of-the-art mills to fund sweeping upgrades of union-run facilities.

March 26, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Steel Buyers Enter Tariff Era as Truck Freight Is Halted

President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs played out across the country as ripples materialized with broad-reaching impacts on automakers, builders and consumers.

March 14, 2025
Business, Equipment

Caterpillar Forecasts Lower Revenue This Year

Caterpillar Inc. warned that revenue will be “slightly lower” in 2025 as demand concerns weigh on the outlook of the heavy equipment maker.

January 30, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Ancora-Backed CEO Candidate Proposes US Steel Overhaul

“I want to have a stake in something that I’m going to be involved in,” Alan Kestenbaum said Jan. 27 in an interview. “If I get the chance to run the show, I’ll invest in myself.”

January 27, 2025
Government, Business

Canada, Mexico Steelmakers Refuse New US Orders

Some steelmakers in Canada and Mexico are telling customers that they are refusing new orders to the U.S. on concerns that President Donald Trump soon will reimpose duties.

January 24, 2025
Government, Business

Nippon Steel Makes Anti-Import Vow to US Steel Workers

Nippon Steel Corp. is promising unionized workers of United States Steel Corp. that it won’t send steel shipments from its overseas mills as part of its commitments to seal a $14.1 billion takeover of the American company.

November 18, 2024
Business, Equipment

Caterpillar Misses Estimates on Weakening Construction

Caterpillar Inc. posted a third-quarter profit that missed analysts’ expectations as the machinery producer grappled with weakening demand in construction around the world.

October 30, 2024