
The steel industry is back in the news again, courtesy of President Trump. The president is leaving his mark on the negotiations between Japanese company Nippon Steel (OTCMKTS: NPSCY) and United States Steel (NYSE: X). So, what does Trump’s stance mean for U.S. Steel stock going forward, and is there ultimately still upside in this historic basic materials company? Below, I’ll provide a brief history of the recent U.S. Steel and Nippon saga and address this question.