US Steel CEO confident Nippon Steel deal will close ‘on its merits’

By Ben Klayman DETROIT (Reuters) -U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt said on Tuesday he was confident Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion bid for his company would “close on its merits,” despite political opposition and concerns raised in a national security review. Burritt, speaking at the Detroit Economic Club, described the review process as “very robust” but…

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Chevron CEO hits Biden’s natural gas policies, says fuel is crucial for AI

By Sabrina Valle HOUSTON (Reuters) -Chevron CEO Michael Wirth on Tuesday criticized U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration for what he described as “attacks on the natural gas” industry and emphasized the crucial role of Permian natural gas in powering the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI). The CEO’s remarks followed new government plans over policies…

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