In June 2025, the partnership between US Steel and Nippon Steel secured approval through an executive order signed by President Trump, resolving concerns over foreign ownership. The agreement includes national security guarantees and a "golden share" for the US government,

US Steel's collaboration with Nippon Steel has received approval after national security assurances were confirmed, retaining the "golden share" benefit. Former President Trump endorsed the partnership through an executive order,

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Friday officially giving the green light to Nippon Steel Corporation's multi-billion-dollar purchase of U.S. Steel Corporation.

The partnership between US Steel and Nippon Steel has reached a new phase, with an agreement on US national security guarantees, in addition to the so-called “golden share” advantage obtained by president Donald Trump’s administration.