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Bethany McLean

The Nippon Steel Deal: A Master Class in Winning the Working Class

In opposing the merger of U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel, Joe Biden was playing politics. But in doing so, he handed Donald Trump an easy victory.

June 9, 2025

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