Reading the Future: Steel (40 Years of Arkansas Business)
Executives are envisioning a vibrant short- and long-term future in steel for Arkansas, particularly in Mississippi County. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Biden Vows to Block Japanese Acquisition of US Steel
“American-owned, American-operated by American union steelworkers — the best in the world — and that’s going to happen, I promise you,” he said. read more >
US Steel Shareholders Approve Takeover by Japan’s Nippon Steel
The proposed transaction has raised concerns about what the sale could mean for unionized workers, supply chains and U.S. national security. read more >
by Associated Press -
Biden Comes Out in Opposition to Proposed Sale of US Steel to Japanese Company
The president said that it's "vital" for U.S. Steel, which is investing billions in northeast Arkansas, to "remain an American steel company that is domestically owned and operated." read more >
by Associated Press -
Arkansas’ Biggest Deals in 2023 Total $29B
The No. 1 deal was Nippon Steel’s planned $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel.
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by Jan Cottingham -
Eyes on Steel — Again (Editorial)
We’re hopeful that Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel means good things for Arkansas. read more >
US Steel to be Acquired for More Than $14B by Nippon Steel
U.S. Steel is a major employer in northeast Arkansas and is currently building a $3 billion mill in Osceola. read more >
by Associated Press -