At a rally in downtown Pittsburgh, backers of the deal touted the transaction as a lifeline to one of western Pennsylvania's defining industries.
Chief Executive David Burritt described as 'unavoidable' negative consequences for the Pittsburgh region if the deal is killed, putting thousands of good-paying union jobs at risk.
Vice President Kamala Harris echoed President Biden's position on the deal, emphasizing that US Steel 'should remain American-owned and American-operated.'
The lack of a deal with Nippon Steel raises serious questions about US Steel remaining headquartered in Pittsburgh, amidst escalating political opposition.
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