President Donald Trump met U.S. Steel Chief Executive David Buritt at the White House on Thursday as the struggling steelmaker has been pushing for a decision on its long-sought takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel .

President Donald Trump will meet United States Steel Corp. CEO Dave Burritt on Thursday at the White House, with questions swirling about the fate of the company.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with leaders of U.S. Steel and FedEx on Thursday, ABC News reported, citing sources. Nippon Steel's bid to acquire U.S. Steel was blocked last month by then-U.S. President Joe Biden, citing national security. U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt has appealed to Trump to reverse the move.

US Steel (X) stocks surge amid reports of President Trump's meeting with company leaders and potential $14 billion sale to Nippon Steel.

U.S. Steel (X) stock jumped today as investors regained hope of a deal between the company and Nippon Steel (NISTF). Nippon Steel wants to

A Nippon Steel Corp. executive said he’s hopeful that a meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and US President Donald Trump will advance the company’s proposed $14.1 billion acquisition of United States Steel Corp.