Following President Trump’s announcement of a partnership between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel, Governor Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis released the following statements.
Statement from Governor Josh Shapiro:
"Since the day this proposed transaction was announced, Lieutenant Governor Davis and I have worked with the leadership of Nippon and U.S. Steel, local labor, and federal, state, and local partners to press for the best deal to keep U.S. Steel headquartered in Pittsburgh, protect union jobs, and secure the future of steelmaking in Western Pennsylvania.
“Throughout the entire process, I have maintained that my priority was to keep and grow jobs here in Pennsylvania and get the largest investment we possibly could for our Commonwealth — as I expressed to President Trump directly when we discussed this transaction in recent days.
“Now that President Trump – who has sole decision making authority in the CFIUS process, has expressed his support for the deal – we have the opportunity to deliver historic investments, ensure the future of American steelmaking continues to run through the Mon Valley while the headquarters of U.S. Steel remains in Pittsburgh and have our workers, right here in Pennsylvania, continue leading the world with their skill and innovation.”
Statement from Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis:
"The Mon Valley is my home, and I know many folks who work at U.S. Steel's plants in the region. The Governor and I have been engaging with the companies' leaders, union leaders, workers, and other government leaders for months. Throughout, our top priority has been preserving these good jobs – union jobs – for Pennsylvania workers.
"Today's announcement is promising, but I want to make sure everyone involved in the deal holds up their end of the bargain. I look forward to seeing the promised investments become a reality and the workers receive everything they've fought for."
Governor Shapiro has been engaged with all parties involved in this deal since the day the proposal was announced in 2023. He was in direct talks with the United Steelworkers, U.S. Steel, and Nippon leadership the day the proposed merger was announced – and remained in close contact with the Biden Administration, state leaders from both parties, private sector leaders, and many others over the past year and a half as he worked to protect Pennsylvania jobs.
Most recently, Governor Shapiro spoke directly to President Trump and Senator McCormick about the deal – advocating the importance of protecting Western Pennsylvania jobs directly to the president. Governor Shapiro made clear to President Trump that his top priority was keeping jobs in Western Pennsylvania and maximizing investment in our Commonwealth.
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