(The Center Square) – A controversial $14.9 billion overseas buyout of the iconic U.S. Steel company based in Pittsburgh still doesn’t have Donald Trump’s support. On Tuesday, the president-elect reaffirmed his vow to block the deal with Japanese-based Nippon Steel, upholding the same promise given by the Biden administration earlier […]
Peter Mihalick: Despite noise from politicians steel deal is good for Pittsburgh
Watching from afar, it is sad that the politics of the D.C. swamp have infected Pittsburgh. That’s the only way to explain why politicians and special interests from outside Pennsylvania are working so hard to block the Nippon Steel – U.S. Steel deal, which objectively would be good for the […]
Jeffrey Kupfer: Politicians shouldn’t endanger the U.S. Steel deal
President Biden is apparently on the cusp of using his executive powers to block Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel, claiming that it would harm U.S. national security. It’s a claim that doesn’t stand up to scrutiny and obscures what appears to be the real reason for his action – […]
Kyle Sammin: The U.S. Steel merger is good for workers, good for Pennsylvania
When Donald Trump imposed a “temporary” 25 percent tariff on steel in 2018, many Democrats and their friends in the media pounced on the plan as ill-considered and harmful to the American economy. Even some Republicans were uncomfortable with the executive action. Legality was not the issue: the section of […]
Becky Corbin: When bipartisan consensus is not a virtue
The prospect of foreign ownership of a storied American company raises concerns, but opposition to this merger is misguided.
By Becky Corbin
Without Nippon deal, U.S. Steel may leave Pittsburgh
(The Center Square) – The company behind the eponymous “Steel City” may be a Pittsburgh icon no more. U.S. Steel, founded in the city more than 120 years ago, said Wednesday that without Japanese-owned Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion acquisition, it would relocate out of Pittsburgh – dealing an economic and […]
Norman Kennard: Communities across Pennsylvania benefit from water company expertise
Professional training and experience help deliver a better, safer product.
By Norman Kennard
Carl Marrara: Five Pennsylvania-made products for Mother’s Day
As you shop for mom for this upcoming Mother’s Day, there are many Pennsylvania products she’ll be sure to enjoy. Shop local, and support Pennsylvania industry.
By Carl Marrara
Carl Marrara: The biggest Pa. business story of 2021 you haven’t heard about
A Texas-based company will be building a mammoth natural gas plant in Luzerne County. Unheralded by the media, it’s time to celebrate a monumental investment for workers in Northeast Pa.
By Carl Marrara