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Commerce Secretary Visits U.S. Steel Plant One Year After Nippon Acquisition
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick toured the Edgar Thomson Works in Braddock, Pennsylvania, on June 8, 2026. The visit marked the first anniversary of the Nippon Steel acquisition of U.S. Steel, which included commitments for capital investment and employment levels.
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Lutnick and U.S. Steel President and CEO David B. Burritt toured blast furnaces, a continuous caster, and support buildings. Workers in protective gear greeted the visitors, and plant managers reported that capital spending at the site has already exceeded initial projections.
Burritt told the group that spending on rolling equipment replacement will be double the original estimate. The Mon Valley Works, which includes Edgar Thomson, Clairton Coke Works, and Irvin Works, produces roughly 500 miles of steel daily for automotive, construction, and appliance customers.
Lutnick said the acquisition agreement contains a “golden share” provision that requires Nippon to meet investment, employment, and plant-closure commitments or face enforcement.
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