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The Trump administration used its 'golden share' rights to prevent U.S. Steel from shutting down its Granite City plant, exercising powers from a national-security agreement linked to Nippon's $14.1 billion takeover, highlighting increased government influence in private sector decisions.
An explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works in Pennsylvania resulted in two deaths and ten injuries, prompting rescue efforts and safety advisories for nearby residents. The incident involved multiple secondary explosions, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause.
An explosion at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh resulted in one death, dozens injured or trapped, and raised concerns about ongoing pollution and safety issues at the facility, which has a history of environmental violations and accidents.
Ukraine claimed responsibility for a drone strike on Russia's major steel plant, Novolipetsk, as part of its intensified campaign against targets deep inside Russia, with the SBU security service alleging that the plant was producing weapons for the Ukrainian army. Russia reported a fire at the plant, and the Russian army intercepted drones over the affected region. The incident comes on the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Kyiv vowing to continue attacking targets in Russia.
A Brooklyn-based company, New York Steel Fabricators, plans to build a steel plant in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, which is expected to create 150 jobs and boost economic development in the area. The plant will produce steel products for the construction industry and is set to begin operations in 2022.