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The lawsuit alleges Biden prejudiced the decision of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. which scrutinizes foreign investments for national security risks, and violated the companies' right to a fair review.
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U.S. President Joe Biden unlawfully blocked Nippon Steel's 5401.T $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel X.N through a sham national security review, the companies alleged in a lawsuit filed on Monday.
The companies want a federal appeals court to overturn Biden's decision to scuttle the deal so they can secure another shot at approval through a fresh national security review unfettered by political influence.
The lawsuit alleges Biden prejudiced the decision of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. which scrutinizes foreign investments for national security risks, and violated the companies' right to a fair review.
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U.S. President Joe Biden unlawfully blocked Nippon Steel's 5401.T $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel X.N through a sham national security review, the companies alleged in a lawsuit filed on Monday.
The companies want a federal appeals court to overturn Biden's decision to scuttle the deal so they can secure another shot at approval through a fresh national security review unfettered by political influence.
The lawsuit alleges Biden prejudiced the decision of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. which scrutinizes foreign investments for national security risks, and violated the companies' right to a fair review.
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13:17 IST, January 7th 2025
Markets rebound in early trade after sharp decline in previous session
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Tuesday after a sharp decline in the previous session driven by buying in blue-chip stocks like Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank.
The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 422.62 points to 78,387.61 in early trade. The NSE Nifty climbed 160.2 points to 23,776.25.
From the 30-share blue-chip pack, Titan, Adani Ports, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries, Asian Paints, Power Grid and Tata Motors were among the biggest gainers.
Zomato emerged as the only laggard.
13:18 IST, January 7th 2025
U.S. Dollar Steadies Near One-Week Low Amid Uncertainty Over Trump Tariffs
The U.S. dollar traded near a one-week low against major currencies on Tuesday as markets weighed the potential impact of President-elect Donald Trump's tariff policies.
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U.S. Steel, Nippon sue Biden administration over decision to block merger
U.S. President Joe Biden unlawfully blocked Nippon Steel's 5401.T $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel X.N through a sham national security review, the companies alleged in a lawsuit filed on Monday.
The companies want a federal appeals court to overturn Biden's decision to scuttle the deal so they can secure another shot at approval through a fresh national security review unfettered by political influence.
The lawsuit alleges Biden prejudiced the decision of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. which scrutinizes foreign investments for national security risks, and violated the companies' right to a fair review.
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