Trump's "Golden Share" Deal Reimagines U.S. Steel Investment Landscape**

A groundbreaking deal between the Trump administration and Nippon Steel grants the U.S. government a permanent stake in U.S. Steel, changing the dynamics of foreign investment and corporate governance.**

To navigate the troubles of its acquisition of U.S. Steel, Japan’s Nippon Steel has entered into an unusual agreement that endows the Trump administration with a “golden share,” allowing significant influence over the American steel giant. This arrangement is believed to alter the landscape of foreign investments in the country.

According to confidential details, the agreement is structured to provide not just a temporary stake but a perpetual government interest in U.S. Steel, enabling the President and future administrations to exert considerable control over its operations. The final terms of this unusual arrangement were concluded after lengthy discussions that extended late into the evenings last week.

Initially, Nippon Steel sought a limited arrangement, proposing that any government influence would diminish after three or four years, covering the duration of Trump's presidency. However, officials from the Trump administration insisted on a permanent "golden share" that would afford ongoing U.S. governmental oversight of critical corporate actions.

Settled under a national security agreement signed recently, this unique arrangement mandates that the U.S. government will hold preferred stock classified as class G—standing for golden. Furthermore, U.S. Steel's corporate charter is set to stipulate numerous corporate activities that necessitate approval from the President or a designated representative.