Trump Says U.S. Steel Will Remain In Pittsburgh, Partner With Japanese Company: ‘Made In America’
President Donald Trump has announced that U.S. Steel will remain firmly rooted in Pittsburgh and is set to move forward with a strategic partnership with Japan’s Nippon Steel—without relocating operations overseas. The move is being hailed as a win for American workers and a blow to fears that the iconic company could be sold off or hollowed out under foreign control.
Speaking at a press conference, Trump made it clear that U.S. Steel’s identity and workforce will stay in the United States. “U.S. Steel will remain in Pittsburgh where it belongs,” he said. “This deal is about strengthening American industry, not outsourcing it.”
The announcement comes amid growing concerns that foreign investment in U.S. industries, especially in sectors like steel and defense, could lead to job losses and a decline in domestic manufacturing. By securing a deal that keeps production in the United States, the Trump administration is aiming to thread the needle between foreign partnerships and protecting American sovereignty.
Nippon Steel, one of the largest steel producers in the world, is expected to invest in U.S. facilities, modernizing operations while respecting the American workforce and leadership structure. According to administration officials, the agreement includes commitments to keep Pittsburgh as the company’s operational headquarters and maintain current employment levels—if not increase them.
The partnership is part of Trump’s broader “Made in America” agenda, which seeks to boost domestic manufacturing, secure critical industries, and ensure that American workers aren’t sidelined in favor of global outsourcing. With steel playing a pivotal role in everything from construction to national defense, keeping U.S. Steel on American soil is viewed as a strategic necessity.
Trump’s message was clear: foreign investment is welcome, but not at the expense of American jobs or identity. “We’re open for business,” he said, “but we’re not for sale.”
Industry leaders and trade unions responded positively to the announcement, praising it as a balanced approach that embraces modernization without sacrificing American control or labor. The deal is expected to strengthen U.S. Steel’s position in the global market while reinforcing its legacy as a symbol of American industrial strength.
With this move, Trump is reaffirming a core principle of his economic policy: America comes first—not just in slogans, but in practice.