Overview

• Shapiro aligns with both Democratic and Republican leaders in opposing the $14.9 billion deal.
• The United Steelworkers union has expressed significant dissatisfaction with the merger.
• Nippon Steel has pledged to preserve US Steel's operations and workforce in Pennsylvania.
• US Steel shareholders overwhelmingly approved the acquisition in April.
• The merger faces regulatory scrutiny, including an antitrust probe and national security review.