Contact: Jess Kamm Broomell, (412) 562-2444, jkamm@usw.org
(PITTSBURGH) – United Steelworkers (USW) International President David McCall today issued the following statement in response to President-elect Donald Trump reiterating his opposition to the proposed U.S. Steel-Nippon sale:
“The USW welcomes President Trump’s continued opposition to Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel, a deal with serious long-term implications for U.S. economic and national security.
“President Trump first voiced his concerns shortly after the transaction was announced, vowing to block the sale if elected. This week, he once again stated that he is ‘totally against’ the merger and that he would ‘block this deal from happening.’
“It’s clear that President Trump understands the vital role a strong domestic steel industry plays in our national security, as well as the importance of the jobs and communities the industry supports.
“Our union thanks him for his continuing commitment to American manufacturing and agrees with him that with proper attention, U.S. Steel will flourish well into the future as a domestically owned and operated company.
“This transaction has been under review for more than 10 months. More time won’t change the fact that it’s bad for USW members across the states where U.S. Steel operates, nor will it alter the dire national and economic security risks the deal poses to our country. It’s time for this deal to be rejected so we can all focus on the future.”
The USW represents 850,000 workers employed in metals, mining, pulp and paper, rubber, chemicals, glass, auto supply and the energy-producing industries, along with a growing number of workers in health care, public sector, higher education, tech and service occupations.
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