Harris Opposes Sale of US Steel to Japanese Firm on Labor Day Visit to Pittsburgh

Published on September 2, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, said on Sept. 2 that she opposes the sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese firm Nippon Steel Corporation. “U.S. Steel is a historic American company, and it is vital for our nation to maintain strong American steel companies,” she said during a Labor Day campaign event in Pittsburgh. “I couldn’t agree more with President Biden. U.S. Steel should remain American-owned and American-operated.” She addressed steelworkers alongside President Joe Biden. It’s the first time they have held a campaign event together since the president exited the 2024 race and endorsed Harris for president....