U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt’s threats to leave Southwestern Pennsylvania if Nippon Steel cannot complete its purchase of the company.
“David Burritt’s threats to abandon the very community that built U.S. Steel is a slap in the face to the Steelworkers whose skill and work ethic make the company successful and to the people of Southwestern Pennsylvania whose livelihoods rely on the steel industry. My priority is to keep union steel jobs in the Mon Valley, and I encourage Mr. Burritt to come to the table and work with the Steelworkers to protect and keep these jobs in Pennsylvania where they belong.”
Senator Casey has raised concerns about Nippon Steel’s proposed purchase of U.S. Steel since it was announced. Citing national security concerns, Casey immediately pressed the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to block the sale. Casey voiced his concern about how the acquisition may harm Pennsylvania workers and pushed Nippon on its commitment to Pennsylvania workers and families who could be negatively impacted by the sale. Senator Casey also pushed the Biden Administration to oppose the acquisition and applauded President Biden’s opposition to the sale. In June 2024, Senator Casey continued to raise alarms about Nippon’s purchase of U.S. Steel, highlighting how the proposed sale would destabilize America’s trade system, threatening American industry workers and national security.