U.S. Steel makes statement on President Trump
United States Steel Corporation issued the following statement: 'President Trump is a bold leader and businessman who knows how to get the best deal for America, American workers and American manufacturing. U. S. Steel will remain American, and we will grow bigger and stronger through a partnership with Nippon Steel that brings massive investment, new technologies and thousands of jobs over the next four years. U. S. Steel greatly appreciates President Trump's leadership and personal attention to the futures of thousands of steelworkers and our iconic company.'
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