Staff Reports
After some shocking news that a Japanese company is eyeing the purchase of U.S. Steel, some of America’s tough-talking senators put their boots on and declared war on the deal. Senator John Fetterman, who proudly boasts about living “across the street from U.S. Steel’s Edgar Thompson plant in Braddock,” didn’t hold back; he called the $14.1 billion transaction “absolutely outrageous.” He argued that steel is not just about making metal but is about the security of our nation and the economic well-being of steel communities. His commitment to use every trick in his political hat to block the sale proves he means business.
Senators Rip Sale of US Steel to Foreign Company, Fetterman Vows to Block Deal
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Sen. Bob Casey, another Pennsylvania Democrat, made it crystal clear that he’s not going to let this deal slide. With a fiery statement, he insisted that the cornerstone of American steel should remain in American hands. He’s concerned about what this foreign takeover means for hardworking Pennsylvanians and their families, not to mention the impact on American industrial leadership. With his fists clenched and eyes locked on the opponent, Sen. Casey is ready to fight for the workers and the future of Pennsylvania.
Sen. J.D. Vance, a Republican from Ohio, also chimed in with tough words against this deal. He boldly declared that a critical piece of America’s defense industrial base was sold off to foreigners for cold, hard cash. Vowing to dig into the long-term effects on the American people, Sen. Vance is prepared to be the shield that protects the nation’s security, industry, and industrious workers.
Adding more fuel to the fire, Sen. Sherrod Brown, another Ohio Democrat, didn’t mince words when he expressed disbelief at the prospect of this sale. He condemned the foreign swoop-in and purchase of a major American steel manufacturer, pointing out that it’s an insult to the hardworking American steelworkers who have built this great country.
In the face of this foreign invasion on American steel, these senators are locked and loaded with determination to defend the heart of American industry and protect the jobs and livelihoods of hardworking Americans. They’re ready to take on this foreign takeover with all the firepower Congress can muster. And with their patriotic fervor, they’re not backing down until the American steel industry is safe and secure once again.
