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Trump's Golden Share in US Steel

Trump's Golden Share in US Steel

A Controversial European Corporate Governance Device Comes to America

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Stephen Bainbridge
Jun 17, 2025
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In a striking development, the Trump administration has negotiated an unprecedented "golden share" arrangement as part of Japan's Nippon Steel acquisition of U.S. Steel. This deal marks a significant moment in American corporate governance, introducing a European-style mechanism that allows government influence over private companies. But what exactly is a golden share, and why has this arrangement sparked such debate?

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