Gary Mayor Eddie Melton has been supportive of a deal between Nippon and U.S. Steel for months, citing how it would benefit Gary Works. In August, it was announced that Nippon Steel would invest $300 million into the local facility. A Nippon executive later said the company would invest $1 billion into Gary Works.

Good morning. Steel and aluminum are set to face a 50% US tariff starting Wednesday. Australia homes are getting even more expensive. And next time you travel to Kyoto, make sure you go beyond the trends.

President Trump announced a U.S. Steel-Nippon merger that would give the American government a controlling role in the new company.