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The President's Golden Share in U.S. Steel

Jul 25, 2025 · 28m
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  • Nippon Steel's purchase of U.S. Steel was blocked by Biden but approved by Trump, with the U.S. receiving a 'golden share' in the company
  • A golden share gives the government special voting rights or veto power, a tool previously used in Europe but rarely in American manufacturing deals
  • The episode explores whether golden shares effectively attract foreign investment in U.S. manufacturing or represent problematic government overreach

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