US fears Nippon bid for US Steel could hit vital steel supplies

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Nippon Steel's proposed $14.9 billion takeover of US Steel would create national security risks because it could hurt the supply of steel needed for critical transportation, construction and agriculture projects, the US said in a letter sent to the companies.The letter also cited a global glut...

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