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The White House says it blocked US Steel’s decision to stop processing steel at Illinois plant

The White House says it blocked US Steel’s decision to stop processing steel at Illinois plant

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The White House said Monday that it intervened under the terms of a three-month-old national security agreement with Japan-based Nippon Steel to block a decision to stop processing raw steel at U.S. Steel’s Granite City Works plant in Illinois. In a statement, the White House said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick delivered the message that President Donald …

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The White House says it blocked US Steel’s decision to stop processing steel at Illinois plant

The White House says it blocked US Steel’s decision to stop processing steel at Illinois plant

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The White House said Monday that it intervened under the terms of a three-month-old national security agreement with Japan-based Nippon Steel to block a decision to stop processing raw steel at U.S. Steel’s Granite City Works plant in Illinois. In a statement, the White House said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick delivered the message that President Donald …

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Explosion at US Steel’s Pittsburgh-area plant sparks questions about its future

Explosion at US Steel’s Pittsburgh-area plant sparks questions about its future

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The fatal explosion last week at U.S. Steel’s Pittsburgh-area coal-processing plant has revived debate about its future just as the iconic American company was emerging from a long period of uncertainty. The fortunes of steelmaking in the U.S. — along with profits, share prices and steel prices — have been buoyed by years of friendly administrations …

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