Concerning Nippon Steel's plan to acquire major American steel manufacturer "US Steel," a senior U.S. government official said that U.S. President Biden's negative opinion on the acquisition would damage relations with Japan, an ally. I emphasized that it is not.
Regarding Nippon Steel's plan to acquire major American steel manufacturer US Steel, US President Biden issued a statement on the 14th stating, ``It is essential that US Steel remains a domestically owned and operated American company.'' and expressed negative views on acquisitions by foreign companies.
Regarding this, White House aide Kirby said at a press conference on the 15th, ``President Biden has made it clear that he supports domestic steelworkers and has made his views on the possibility of a takeover clear. There will be no damage to the excellent relationship between the two countries."
He also mentioned that Prime Minister Kishida will make an official visit to the United States as a state guest next month, saying, ``Our relationship with Japan is one of the strongest alliances in the world. will be in full bloom,'' he said, acknowledging that this would be an opportunity to further strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance.