Japan PM tells Biden of 'strong' concerns over blocked steel deal


TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (pic) told US President Joe Biden that "strong" concerns have been raised over his decision to block Nippon Steel's takeover of US Steel, local media reported Monday (Jan 13).

Citing national security concerns, Biden put a stop to the US$14.9 billion sale earlier this month and irked one of Washington's closest allies.

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